July 24, 2015 To - City of Eden Prairie

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July 24, 2015
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Rick Getschow, City Manager
Re: For Your Information
1.
City Manager Rick Getschow’s Friday Report for July 24, 2015
2.
Minutes of the April 6, 2015, Parks and Natural Resources Commission
3.
Minutes of the April 9, 2015, Flying Cloud Airport Advisory Commission
4.
Minutes of the April 9, 2015, Human Rights and Diversity Commission
5.
Minutes of the May 5, 2015, Joint Parks & Natural Resources Commission & Heritage Preservation Commission
6.
Minutes of the May 12 and June 9, 2015, Conservation Commission
7.
Minutes of the June 8 and June 22, 2015, Planning Commission
8.
June Construction Report
9.
Project Profile
10.
Council Calendar
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Rick Getschow, City Manager
Friday Report for July 24, 2015
1.
Spirit of Eden Prairie Award- Nominations are currently open for the newly created “Spirit of Eden Prairie
Award”. The award recognizes the significant investments and enhancements property owners have made
that contribute to the overall vitality, accessibility and sustainability of the community. Nomination criteria
include improvements such as enhanced accessibility, exceptional landscaping, sustainable features, lighting,
signage or exterior upgrades.
Three property categories are eligible for nomination:
•Single-Family Residential
•Multi-Family Residential
•Commercial/Industrial/Office
The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31. Details can be found on the city’s website. For
questions about the award, please contact Alysen Nesse at 952-949-8487.
2.
SouthWest Prime- Beginning earlier this month, SouthWest Transit unveiled a new service to its riders called
SouthWest Prime. It is used to request a ride by the simple push of a button. A local service specific to Eden
Prairie, SouthWest Prime now functions much like a modern “dial-a-ride.” The service makes it possible to
request a ride through the SouthWest smartphone app, website or telephone number. After the request is
made, a shared ride will be sent to your requested location to pick you up.
3.
SWLRT- The Metropolitan Council approved re-starting the municipal consent process this week following the
approval of $250 million in scope reductions recommended by the Corridor Management Committee in early
July. The Met Council will again seek municipal consent from Hennepin County and the cities of Eden Prairie,
Minnetonka, Hopkins, St. Louis Park and Minneapolis. The Metropolitan Council/Hennepin County Board of
Commissioners/Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) will jointly hold their first public hearing
on the revised Southwest LRT design plans on Thursday, Aug. 27. The five corridor cities will set their own hearing
dates- the process must be completed between July 23 and Oct. 11. We anticipate that our hearing date will
be set for one of the Council meetings in September.
4.
Police Citizen’s Academy- We are looking for Eden Prairie residents who would like to get a behind-the-scenes
look at Police Department operations. Applications are now being accepted for the 2015 Citizens Academy.
The class meets Tuesday evenings from 5:30pm-9 pm, Sept. 15–Oct. 20. The topics covered include: (1) Traffic
Enforcement, (2) Use of Force, (3) DWI Enforcement, (4) Communications, (5) SWAT Team Operations, and (6)
Investigations. The application deadline is Monday, Aug. 24.
5.
Staff News-The Human Resources Division is excited to announce that former Utility Maintenance Operator Matt
Ziebol has been hired as our new risk and safety analyst, a position which was vacated when Lori Kerns
transitioned back to her previous role in benefits and wellness. Most recently, Matt has been working at Gurstel
Chargo PA as an associate attorney. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of
Minnesota-Duluth and doctorate of law from William Mitchell College of Law.
APPROVED MINUTES
PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2015
7:00 P.M. – CITY CENTER
8080 Mitchell Road, Council Chambers
PRNR COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair; Debra McBride, Vice Chair; Donald
Jacobson; Leonard Pesheck; and Deborah
Tenner, Tim Rawerts
PRNR COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
Michael Belaen; Larry Link, Chair; and Kirk
Spresser
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Jay Lotthammer, Parks & Recreation Director;
Stu Fox, Parks & Natural Resources Manager;
Lori Brink, Recreation Manager
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES:
Jennifer Powell, Pratik Baandal and Riley
Tillitt
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Amy Hulet
I.
ROLL CALL AND INTRODUCTIONS
Roll call was taken and noted above.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Jacobson moved, seconded by Rawerts, to approve the agenda as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF PRNR MINUTES OF JANUARY 5, 2015 AND MARCH 2, 2015
Motion: Tenner moved, seconded by Rawerts to approve the January meeting minutes
as presented.
Motion: Jacobson moved, seconded by Pesheck to approve the March meeting minutes
as presented.
IV.
REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
Lotthammer noted the City Council had accepted a donation from EP Smiles in the
amount of $5,000 on March 3. Then on March 31, the City Council acknowledged Terry
Picha as an outstanding volunteer. In addition, the Lions Club and Lionesses Club
donated a trailer to be used by the EP Players. The trailer is a utility trailer to haul
equipment. Lotthammer also discussed a donation of six pickleball nets, Arbor Day
proclamation, Community Survey results and the approval of Community Garden plots
with MAC. McBride inquired if there would be more garden spots available this year for
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April 6, 2015
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residents. Lotthammer noted there would be the garden spots at MAC as well as the
garden spots secured as a result of the agreement with Assembly of God church.
Lotthammer also reported that the City had entered into an agreement with
SUPERVALU to lease a majority of the office space vacated by C.H. Robinson.
V.
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Fox reported there had been two Planning Commission meetings since the last PRNR
meeting. On March 9, Fox noted the Planning Commission discussed proposed changes
to the storm water code mandated by the State. The City discussed required changes to
the code in order to meet State standards. On March 23, the Planning Commission also
discussed a possible code amendment to allow the dispensary of medical cannabis. He
noted this discussion was in the preliminary stages and included setting guidelines for
how it would be sold (similar to a pharmacy). Also at the March 23 meeting, the Planning
Commission adopted an amendment allowing fences up to seven feet be constructed
without a variance or building permit, which now matched the current state building
code. Fox noted this amendment was for homes within the City, parks would be exempt.
VI.
VII.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION
OLD BUSINESS
A.
CEDAR HILLS PARK UPDATE
Fox reported wetland setback issues with this park that would delay the
construction of the park by one year. The City has obtained two sets of flood plain
evaluations, which indicated a possible two feet discrepancy. The discrepancy
could change the design of the park and instead of going ahead with the park and
then have to address elevation issues, staff is recommending to assess and fix all
issues before proceeding. Staff is anticipating all the studies to be complete by
the summer and then the City could bid out the park this fall.
Pesheck inquired if the budget would carryover until next year. Fox responded
that it would.
VIII.
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
REPORTS OF STAFF
A.
RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER
1.
Winter Events
Brink provided a summary of the City’s winter events. She noted the
success of the events all depends on the weather. She reported winter
programming opened later due to the warm weather and then was stalled
due to cold weather.
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McBride inquired about the Ice Castle, attendance, revenue and impact for
the City. Brink responded the Ice Castle brought in over 80,000 people,
which far exceed their predictions of 50,000. Lotthammer noted the City
received a base rent and additional fees for each 10,000 increments over
40,000 attendees. He stated the City would check for environmental
impacts; however, they would not likely be able to tell until later this
summer. The event planners already would like the City to agree to
another season.
Brink also provided attendance information for Rock on Ice and Hockey
Day events.
2.
Software Update
Brink addressed the Commission and presented an update regarding the
new software system that went live on March 17. She noted there were
some small hiccups, but overall the City saw a 30% increase in revenue
from online registrations. Of the 1,845 registrations, 88% had been
received online. She noted staff was still learning about the system, but
overall feedback has been positive.
FYI: Animal Open House
FYI: Art Center Open House
FYI: Mother/Son All-Star Evening
B.
PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
1.
Park Division Overview
Fox presented an overview of the park division and their maintenance
schedule. He reported there were two supervisors, 16 full-time
employees, one forestry technician and several seasonal employees. He
provided an organization chart which outlines extensive interaction and
coordination with other departments. Fox noted staff maintains over 2,500
acres and mows 600 acres every week (sometimes twice a week) during
the summer months. In addition, his staff utilizes several pieces of large
equipment. Their goal was to provide safe parks and open spaces.
Jacobson inquired as to how many seasonal employees are hired each year
and the life span of a mower. Fox reported they hire between 19 to 21
seasonal employees and an average mower lasts five to six years.
FYI: Park Clean-Up Day
FYI: Arbor Day Walk and Green Fair
Fox reported Park Clean-Up Day is the third Saturday of April. They
usually have a good base of volunteers but if anyone was interested in
volunteering to contact the City.
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In addition, Fox reported the first Saturday in May would be the Arbor
Day Walk, which is an event held to satisfy the requirements for Tree City
USA.
C.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
1.
Mayor’s Health & Wellness Committee and Fitness in the Parks
Lotthammer provided a brief update with regard to the Mayor’s Health
and Wellness campaign. This year’s campaign is to promote and engage
the community with healthy living. Last year the Mayor’s Committee
focused on nutrition. The Committee has discussed introducing free fitness
classes in the parks (i.e. yoga for kids, boot camps, 3 on 3 leagues, etc.)
More information would be forthcoming.
2.
Mobile Concessions
Lotthammer reported the City would be offering their version of a food
truck this summer, a concessions wagon/trailer. The concessions trailer
would offer more variety and provide a better resource for items. The City
would purchase a trailer and would be recruiting sponsors.
McBride inquired as to how much a food trailer would cost. Lotthammer
reported a 14′ to 16′ trailer would be about $20,000. Pesheck inquired if
there would be drains. Lotthammer responded there would be hoses to
drain.
3.
2015 PRNR Work Plan
Lotthammer discussed next month’s meeting at the Outdoor Center where
the focus would be historic preservation.
FYI: Step To It Eden Prairie
FYI: Eden Prairie LRT Station Area Design
Lotthammer reported staff were hoping to get as many people as possible
to participate in Step To It Eden Prairie. Flyers would be sent out inviting
those interested to participate. Also, on April 15, the LRT Station Design
Committee would meet to look at the design of each station, including
plantings and art located at each station.
Lotthammer also noted this would be the last meeting for Amy Hulet, our
recording secretary. She is leaving to spend time with her family. He
thanked her for her time as recording secretary.
Jacobson inquired as to the date of the pool opener. Lotthammer reported
a specific date has not been determined but would be sometime in June.
Phase I would be completed in June 2015 and Phase II in December 2015.
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X.
NEXT MEETING
Next PRNR Meeting – Monday, May 4, 2015 – 7:00 p.m., Outdoor Center – Joint
meeting with the Heritage Preservation Commission
FYI: Board and Commissions Banquet, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Garden Room
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion: Pesheck moved, seconded by Rawerts, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting
was adjourned at approximately 8:11 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER
HERITAGE ROOM I
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chair, Keith Tschohl; Vice-Chair, Caryl
Hansen; Commissioners: Bob Barker,
Victoria Price, Kurt Schendel, Joseph Sutila
and Mike Wilson
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Britta Carlsen (absent), Brian Gilje
STAFF:
George Esbensen, Fire Chief; Jan Curielli,
City Recorder
VISITORS:
Jennifer Lewis, MAC Representative
I.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Chair Tschohl called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Hansen moved, seconded by Sutila, to approve the agenda as published.
Motion carried 7-0.
III.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.
COMMISSION MEETING HELD THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2015
Tschohl said the correct date of the last meeting was January 8, 2015.
MOTION: Sutila moved, seconded by Wilson, to approve the minutes of the
January 8, 2015, meeting as amended. Motion carried 7-0.
V.
WELCOME TO NEW COMMISSIONERS
A.
INTRODUCTIONS
FLYING CLOUD AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
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Chair Tschohl welcomed the new Commissioners and asked everyone to
introduce themselves.
B.
OVERVIEW OF THE COMMISSION
i.
Brief History of Airport/City Relations
In order to bring the new Commissioners up to speed, Tschohl gave a brief
history of Flying Cloud Airport. He noted it was established in the 1940's
before the City of Eden Prairie was incorporated. As the city and the
airport grew, the airport started to become an issue with the neighbors.
Flying Cloud was a busy flight training airport in the late 1960's, but
transitioned to business aviation as the metropolitan area grew. The issue
of noise abatement first appeared in the late 1970's. The ILS system was
built in the late 1980's, and the City of Eden Prairie began to lodge
objections to future expansion of the runway by means of resolutions
passed in 1988 and 1992 by the City Council.
Tschohl said the conflict between Eden Prairie and the MAC really began
when the MAC received approval from the Metropolitan Council for the
5,000 foot runway and culminated when the Final Agreement regarding
expansion was reached in 2002. In the Final Agreement the City of Eden
Prairie agreed to drop objections to the runway expansion in exchange for
the MAC implementing noise abatement procedures and imposing limits
on the MAC not to seek a longer runway. In addition the MAC would
impose voluntary night time programs on operators, would set limits on
Stage 2 aircraft, and would begin a series of programs as part of the
enforcement, investigation and education of operators. He said the
expansion was completed in late 2009 and early 2010, and the airport has
been in status quo since then.
ii.
Summary of Final Agreement, and Relevant Laws/Regulations
Tschohl said the final agreement is what laid out the ground work for the
expansion. Some of the challenges faced by the City of Eden Prairie in the
relationship with the airport are the various jurisdictions at the State and
Federal levels that are involved in the airport. The use of air space is the
U.S. government's sovereign domain, therefore it is difficult for local
municipalities to put restrictions on local air space. Neither the City nor
the MAC has direct control of flight paths or even use of the airport during
the day or night; however, they can work with local air traffic control to
develop voluntary programs and procedures that lessen the effects of the
operations. At the state level, states have control over zoning at airports;
however, the FAA determines whether a building will interfere with
operations so they determine height restrictions around airports.
The MAC was created with a separate State statute that lays out its powers
and functions. The MAC functions as a municipality with the ability to
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enter into agreements as if it were a municipality. MSP airport is its own
entity, while Flying Cloud is in the City of Eden Prairie. The Minnesota
State Attorney General's opinion in 1992 stated the MAC was essentially
able to pre-empt local zoning codes. The MAC recently worked with the
City on the zoning of commercial property owned by the MAC that is
outside the airport fences. Buildings at the airport must be inspected by the
City's Fire Department, but the appearance of those buildings is not
subject to the same zoning restrictions as other property in the City.
iii.
Recent Focus Areas
Tschohl said there has been no public input for some time now. We did
see concern from the public during the last year or so about certain
helicopter operations. There is one active helicopter operation at Flying
Cloud, and there are other operators for mosquito control or local news
channels. Some complaints, primarily about the frequency of helicopter
operations, were received from residents on the northeast side of the
airport behind the Super America station. At times some of the patterns
used for the helicopter operations are larger than they could be. The
Commission asked the MAC and airport management to see if anything
could be done to tighten up the patterns and give other options. The
Commission also tracks the general trends of noise reports at each meeting
with the noise complaint reports given by Ms Lewis. The Commission has
also been kept apprised of new development in the south hangar area.
VI.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
A.
NOISE COMPLAINTS/STAGE 2 OPERATIONS REPORT -- MAC
Jennifer Lewis distributed copies of the FCM noise complaint reports for January,
February and March, 2015. She noted nine households submitted 287 noise
complaints in January, 131 of which were regarding night time noise. That was a
29% increase over January of 2014. In January, 2015, there was also a higher
number of operations that generated a letter. Tschohl asked if the operators who
received a letter were new operators. Ms Lewis replied the majority were repeats,
and noted there are eight operators that regularly get letters each month. She said
only one letter is sent to each aircraft operator regardless of how many complaints
they receive or how many operations they conduct. Operators that have prior
approvals or operations that are exempt do not receive letters. Wilson noted there
are only three companies that let airport management know of operations that will
require approvals. Ms Lewis said we have a couple of medical operators who fly
leased aircraft so we would not know it was a medical flight. Wilson said there
are two complainants in Hennepin Village who are putting in quite a few
complaints. Ms Lewis said the same three households generated many of the
complaints for the first three months of 2015.
Price asked if we know what streets the complainants live on. She lives in
Hennepin Village across from the airport and wondered if they are situated in a
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spot where the noise is very bad. Ms Lewis replied they typically don't share
address information. Price noted many of the complaints seem to come from the
area around Spring Road. Ms Lewis said the largest volume of complaints comes
from the area to the west and south of the airport. Tschohl pointed out Slide #9
from his presentation to the City Council that summarized 2014 noise complaints.
Ms Lewis explained how the data is presented in the charts she distributed.
Ms Lewis said there was a 58% decrease in the number of complaints in February
2015 as compared to February 2014. There were nine engine run-up complaints,
some of which were correlated to departure activity and some of which were not
correlated to any activity.
Schendel asked if the early and late complaint descriptions are prior to 6:00 AM
and after 10:00 PM. Ms Lewis replied that someone complaining would be self
reporting and may not consider "early" or "late" to be within the MAC's
parameters for night time activity from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM . She noted we
receive a lot of 7:00 AM complaints. Hansen asked about the definition of "early"
and "late." Ms Lewis said it is whatever time the complainant thinks is too early
or too late. We have defined times for what we term "night time activity" for the
statistics, but we do not define "early" or "late" for the online complaints.
Ms Lewis said there was a 64% decrease in the number of complaints in March
2015 as compared to March 2014. There were 11 letters sent out regarding 34
operations that generated complaints. There was an increase in the number of
night time aircraft operations which they attributed to night time training. She said
we want night time training activity to cease by midnight, and we do see a
significant amount during the 10:00 PM hour.
Ms Lewis reported that eight Stage 2 operations occurred during the 12 months
from April 1, 2014, to March 31, 2015. Recently there were two Stage 2
operations on April 6 and 7 that were conducted by the same operator who
conducted such operations in April of last year. The operator contacted her in
advance to let her know the passenger wanted to use Flying Cloud because he had
business in Eden Prairie although they usually fly out of MSP. She reviewed the
noise abatement procedures with the operator, and she did not believe they
received a complaint about the flight. Schendel asked what type of aircraft was
involved. Ms Lewis replied it was a Gulfstream III. She said there is a rule
effective December 31, 2015, that Stage 2 aircraft less than 75,000 lbs. will be
banned from operations in the U.S. unless they have a special permit.
Tschohl asked for a summary of the program the MAC performs at the St. Paul
airport that Ms Lewis described at the January meeting and the costs for the
program. Ms Lewis replied on an annual basis the MAC sets up six noise
monitors in neighborhoods that surround the airport in downtown St. Paul. The
monitors operate for eight days, and the data from each of the monitors is
matched up with flight activity associated with the St. Paul downtown airport.
They also look at noise complaints received during that time and correlate flight
activity with noise recordings as well as weather conditions. All of the data is put
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together in a report which is published on the MAC website. The study is
conducted during the spring to fall months. They are able to compare data to other
years. The purpose of the program is to have a snapshot in time of actual noise
generated and the contributors to the noise. The MAC dedicates about three
months of staff time to the preparation and reporting of the noise monitoring.
Tschohl asked who pays for the program. Ms Lewis said the MAC pays for that as
part of an agreement with the downtown airport advisory committee. The City of
St. Paul had concerns about the construction of a flood wall built to protect the
downtown airport and to allow the airport to be operational even if part of the
airport is under water. The MAC agreed with the City of St. Paul to do the study
in exchange for the city's support to construct the wall. The MAC used the same
noise monitoring equipment to do noise testing in homes in Eden Prairie around
the airport that was done so they could compare exterior and interior noise levels.
Tschohl asked if there is a similar noise monitoring program at any other airport.
Ms Lewis said she was not aware of any. Wilson suggested the MAC would be
taxed to do this type of study in Eden Prairie; however, noise monitoring here or
there might be a possibility. Tschohl said he did not see any pressing need to
spend resources on that now.
Ms Lewis said they are monitoring run-ups at Flying Cloud, primarily to verify
that a run-up did occur. Barker asked if that monitoring is directional. Ms Lewis
said they can do that only if there is wind. She noted they will leave the noise
monitor there for now as they get a lot of information from the monitor
recordings.
Hansen asked if there is any discussion on a new control tower. Wilson said it is
in the plan for 2020. He said their offer to pay for a second scope was turned
down. He noted the MAC will probably move forward with the maintenance
building ahead of their building a new tower.
Ms Lewis left at 8:09 PM.
B.
AIRCRAFT INCIDENTS
Wilson said they have had a couple of flat tires on the field. The maintenance staff
went out to check and found nothing so they don't know what the issue was.
C.
EDUCATIONAL ITEMS
i.
Small UAS NPRM Summary
Tschohl said the proposed rulemaking still keeps a distinction between
hobby operators and commercial operators. Commercial operators would
have to be licensed, but hobbyists would not. He noted most of the City of
Eden Prairie lies within the Class D air space, and operations within that
area will require the approval of the airport manager for flights. He was
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not sure if there would be some type of framework or agreement set up
within certain geographic areas where they would be approved without
submitting a request every time.
Wilson said there is a group of hobbyists who are flying now. They are
trying to put together a general rule for the entire metropolitan area. They
are working on a set of guidelines about who they should contact and what
the process would be. The Federal law doesn't give any direction on that.
Price asked about the MAC's take on safety concerns for other aircraft.
Wilson replied the AOPA is out to protect the pilots but the people using
the small UAS craft do not like it, nor does Google. He did not know if the
MAC has taken a formal stand.
Sutila asked if they are flying these in any particular area. Wilson replied
it is pretty random. The rules state they can't be above people, but he did
not know what types they are flying.
Tschohl asked Mr. Wilson if he had any idea whether the NPRM would be
pushed through in its present form. Wilson said it would probably be
similar to this. He noted Chris Cooper of Hummingbird Aviation is
training drone pilots now, and he would be the expert on this. Mr. Cooper
is trying to get permission for some use of the airport because they are
currently taking people outside of the airport for training. He believed this
will be a big business, and they are being paid a decent amount of money.
Price asked if Mr. Cooper could speak to the Commission at an upcoming
meeting. Tschohl suggested we might arrange that for the September
meeting.
Price asked if a lot of aircraft approach from the Minnesota Wildlife
Refuge because she has noted a lot of planes coming in that way. She
thought they weren't supposed to fly over the refuge. Wilson said we
encourage them to fly there so they avoid noise in the populated areas.
Price asked if some people objected to that. Wilson said he was not sure.
ii.
VII.
"Know Before You Fly" Brochure
OLD BUSINESS
A.
UPDATES ON HELICOPTER NOISE COMPLAINTS
Wilson said they have received a few complaints on helicopters but nothing out of
the ordinary. He thought the complaints may start to pick up as the weather gets
nicer. They are trying to keep the pattern tight to the airport, and the operators are
willing to do that. He thought that is helping a little.
B.
REVIEW OF JANUARY 20, 2015 CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION
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Tschohl reviewed the presentation he gave to the City Council on January 20 that
outlined the Commission's accomplishments for 2014 and the goals for 2015. The
presentation included a review of the meeting the Commission had with residents
last November and the revised letter of agreement between the MAC and the
control tower updating the preferred helicopter routes. He reviewed the
accomplishments for 2014, such as cleaning up the website to get rid of much of
the information about the airport expansion, presenting the biennial review of
security at FCM, and providing statistics on FCA usage and noise complaints. He
reviewed the regional operations comparison chart for all airports within the
region.
Price asked if the airport lost the hobbyists after the runway expansion. Wilson
said many of the hobbyists were lost after the recession. Price asked if fees at the
airport went up after the expansion. Wilson replied the fees at FCA were raised
and are the same as those at the Anoka airport. There is a built-in escalator for
fees, and taxes in Eden Prairie are higher than other areas so the cost to do
business here is more. Price asked about the ratio of hobbyists and corporate
customers. Wilson said he did not know the ratio, but jet operations went up after
the expansion. Flying Cloud does get some bigger aircraft now that weren't
coming in before; however, there has been a steady decrease at all airports since
the recession.
Tschohl pointed out Slide 15 in his PowerPoint presentation to the City Council
that breaks down Flying Cloud operations for 25 years and shows total traffic
counts. The slide indicates there has been a pretty steady decline since 1995. He
noted there also is an aging of the general aviation pilot fleet.
Schendel asked about the number of based aircraft now, as that might be different
from the number of operations. Wilson replied six years ago they had 1600 based
aircraft, and now there are closer to 1200. People can't afford to fly many of the
aircraft because of the cost of fuel.
C.
WEBSITE UPDATES
See VII.B.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A.
MEETINGS TOPICS/EVENTS
i.
May 2015 Special Meeting: Flying Cloud Airport Tour
Tschohl said Commission members like to have a tour of the airport every
year before the end of the school year so the student commissioners can
join in the tour. Commissions members discussed their availability and set
May 14, 2015, for the tour at 5:00 PM to start at the base of the tower.
Wilson said to enter the airport at Gate A.
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ii.
July 2015 Regular Meeting: MAC Update (Rick King)
iii.
October 2015 Regular Meeting: UAS Updates (tentative)
iv.
January 2016 Regular Meeting: Work Plan Prep
Wilson reported that TCF will start construction of a 100 X 140 foot building in the south
area of the airport. C.H. Robinson will be constructing a 120 X 130 foot hangar on the far
west lot. There are three other private hangars to be constructed this summer. He asked
Commissioners to talk to people they see driving on the grass and dragging mud around
because that activity requires clean up on the taxiways. They are receiving a lot of
complaints about that.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
A.
III.
Next Commission Meeting--July 9, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Hansen moved, seconded by Sutila, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried
7-0. Chair Tschohl adjourned the meeting at 8:50 PM.
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION
THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 2015
7:00 P.M., 125 EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER
Office of Housing and Human Services
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Sandra Filardo (Chair), PG Narayanan (Vice Chair),
Tonja Bivins, Jenny Buckland, Sana Elassar,
Connie Iacovelli, Greg Leeper
STAFF:
Patricia Fenrick, Staff
Heidi Wojahn, Recording Secretary
Emily Higgins, Karena Lin, Beth Corpuz, Tanvi
Mehta, Shreya Venkatesh
I.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Narayanan called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Commissioner Filardo and
Student Representative Higgins were absent. Commissioner Bivins arrived at 7:22 p.m.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: Buckland moved, seconded by Iacovelli, to approve the agenda. Motion
carried 5-0.
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION: Elassar moved, seconded by Iacovelli, to approve the March 19, 2015
minutes. Motion carried 4-0-1. Leeper abstained as he was not on the commission at the
time of the meeting.
Fenrick welcomed new Commissioner Greg Leeper. Introductions and an ice-breaker
activity followed.
Bivins arrived at 7:22 p.m.
IV.
REPORTS OF STAFF - Fenrick
A.
BIAS CRIME
No update.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMISSION MINUTES
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B.
EVENTS UPDATE
The Dakota 38 film, shown in conjunction with the opening of Hennepin
Technical College’s “Why Treaties Matter” exhibit, was well-attended and drew a
crowd of about 75 people. Pow Wow Grounds catered the event. Darlene St.
Clair, Associate Professor and Director of the Multicultural Resource Center at St.
Cloud State University, participated in a panel discussion following the film.
Buckland worked on soliciting feedback from local Dakota and Ojibwe youth as
well. Fenrick said it was a great event overall.
The showing of the film “The Homestretch” about poverty and homelessness
among teens was also well-attended. Fenrick facilitated and Buckland served as a
panelist for PROP. Other panelists included representatives from Teens Alone and
Oasis. Fenrick said some great discussion took place. The front page of the local
newspaper featured a photo of HRDC representatives at the event.
C.
BEST BUY GRANT
$5.10 remaining.
V.
OLD BUSINESS
A.
HUMAN RIGHTS YOUTH AWARD DECISION
An in-depth discussion took place about the two youth nominees and the pros and
cons of selecting two recipients for the Human Rights Award in the youth
category. Narayanan said granting awards to both would foster encouragement.
We want to reward their efforts. Elassar and Lin indicated only one award should
be given; to do more diminishes the honor of earning the award. Bivins said the
difficulty we face with the making the decision to give one or two awards is this
award is different from other awards that acknowledge outstanding performance.
She favors two awards as our mission supports and acknowledges humanity.
Buckland said the two applicants’ areas of interest speak to two very important
topics critical to our mission, both of which are worth highlighting. Fenrick said
there are no guidelines preventing us from granting two awards, but we want to be
cautious about setting a precedent.
MOTION: Buckland moved, seconded by Iacovelli, to present two awards in the
youth category this year. Motion carried 4-1-1 with Elassar opposed. Student
representatives unofficially voted 2-1 with Lin opposed.
MOTION: Iacovelli moved, seconded by Bivins, to present Human Rights
Awards to Rachelle Johnson and Kifah Mohamed in the youth category. Motion
carried 5-0-1.
Leeper abstained from both votes as he was not on the commission at the time the
nominees were initially presented and discussed last month.
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An awards ceremony will take place at the May 19th City Council meeting.
VI.
NEW BUSINESS - Fenrick
Commissioners must RSVP to Fenrick for the Town Hall and Council Workshop. Both
events need to have commissioner representation.
A.
TOWN HALL
This event is now being referred to as “Coffee with City Council and the Mayor”.
It will be held Wednesday, April 29, 7 p.m. in the Cambria Room at the
Community Center. Childcare provided.
Fenrick reviewed a draft of the agenda. She said after introductions and a brief
query to get a sense of who is in there, attendees will be seated with an HRDC
representative and council member at round tables to help facilitate discussion.
Commission representatives will serve as facilitators, and a note taker from
HRDC is needed to capture themes. This is meant to serve as a space for listening
and learning, so we want to ask questions in a setting that allows community
members to feel comfortable expressing themselves. Fenrick asked for feedback
on the list of proposed questions.
For question 2, “What is something from your culture that has shaped who you
are and that is important to you?”, Iacovelli recommended removing ‘that has
shaped who you are’. Buckland suggested creating a list of things to define
culture since there are many layers to culture. Iacovelli said it would be helpful
for each facilitator to provide an example first. Narayanan supported Buckland’s
idea and suggested changing the last word from ‘you’ to ‘share’. Leeper noted
white people often wrongly think they do not have a culture or background. In
order not to stump those people, it may be beneficial to expand the list to include
family traditions, heritage, or even geographical location within the state.
Bivins said she was stuck on the word ‘culture’ and understanding it. Fenrick said
there are different types of culture. More descriptors would be helpful. Bivins
indicated it would be a difficult question for her to answer. Because she does not
identify with any one culture more than another, it would be hard for her to
choose. She has had the opportunity to experience and be influenced by many
ethnicities. Buckland said she could explain her culture as multi-faceted. Fenrick
said this is why it is important to refine the questions. We want to know ahead of
time how to respond since we will be answering the questions first.
Iacovelli suggested asking a different question: “If you were asked where you are
from and how you arrived here, how would you answer?” Narayanan asked why
that is important to us. Fenrick said it is part of one’s identity. Iacovelli said it
serves as an ice-breaker and gives people an easy question to answer. It also gives
others around the table a better feel for who people are because of where they say
they are from. Narayanan said maybe it is better to do away with the word
‘culture’ altogether. Iacovelli said she prefers the less-direct version over asking
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“Where are you from?” It allows for a more comprehensive answer. Buckland
agreed saying we all have unique life experiences. Iacovelli said despite coming
from different areas, what we all have in common is working, living, or going to
school in Eden Prairie. Leeper said he liked Iacovelli’s image of diversity and
unity. Fenrick agreed with Iacovelli’s nuanced question. Asking “Where are you
from?” can be perceived as threatening.
Fenrick removed ‘culturally’ in question 3, “What are ways the city can become
more culturally knowledgeable to embrace the new perspectives and values of our
changing residents?”. Iacovelli recommended removing ‘become more
knowledgeable to’.
Karena inquired about using the ice-breaker method employed earlier in tonight’s
meeting as a conversation opener. Leeper suggested flipping the order of
questions 3 and 4 and changing question 4, “What are ways the city makes you
feel like an insider/outsider – like you belong/don’t belong?”, to “What makes
you feel at home?” Fenrick asked for feedback on ‘at home’, ‘insider’, and
‘belong’. Iacovelli, Elassar, and Buckland said they liked the sense ‘at home’
provided. Bivins said she thought ‘welcome’ might provide a better connection
than ‘belong’. Iacovelli said she associates ‘welcome’ more with coming from the
outside whereas ‘belonging’ sounds inclusive. Leeper said he identifies ‘guest’
with welcome versus ‘belong’ which he associates with permanancy. Bivins said
‘belong’ establishes a metric of belonging or not. Iacovelli, Buckland, and Mehta
indicated they preferred ‘at home’ best.
Fenrick asked how commissioners would phrase a brainstorm question around
‘home’. Bivins recounted a story of visiting a local business in Eden Prairie prior
to moving to Minnesota. The employee was rude and unwelcoming. First
impressions newcomers form are based on interactions with people conducting
business in local establishments. Employees need to have an awareness of
diversity and understand it is a value. She explained how such interactions can
affect sense of safety.
Leeper suggested asking “What are ways the City makes you feel at home and
what are ways the City does not make you feel at home?” Iacovelli said this can
refer to interactions with police, at city hall, and with city employees on the street.
Narayanan questioned why we have to specify ‘city’ at all. Iacovelli said the
question would be too broad otherwise.
Iacovelli asked what the city is hoping to achieve by having the Town Hall.
Fenrick said it gives council members an opportunity to dialogue with people they
represent in making decisions. Buckland said access to resources in terms of
community interactions and being able to navigate the system are barriers.
Leeper suggested asking “What challenges prevent you from feeling more at
home in Eden Prairie?” and then countering that with the opposite question in
order to champion what we are doing well. Buckland recommended making that
question 4 and then asking “What ideas/changes as a group can we suggest to
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make the City more of a home for everyone?” Iacovelli said replacing ‘included’
in question 5, “What are ideas and responses for change that we can brainstorm to
help people feel more included in this community?” with ‘at home’ accomplishes
the task.
Elassar said she needs more time to reflect on the questions outside of the meeting
before she can provide feedback.
Fenrick said stories are important as they will resonate with the council members.
The bottom line is to get suggestions for overcoming barriers and making this a
great community.
Main thoughts and themes will be recorded and put into a report for the upcoming
Council Workshop.
B.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP PREPARATION
HRDC has a designated time to meet with council members at the Council
workshop on Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Fenrick said this will be a good
time to process what happens during the Town Hall event and ask council
members what questions they have. Narayanan asked if each table’s themes
would be shared with everyone at the Town Hall. Fenrick said there would likely
not be time to do so in the large group setting. One idea is to post sticky notes
with themes around the room and allow people to circulate to see them.
Fenrick stated it is critical we get people to come to Coffee with the Mayor. She
will resend the information electronically to commissioners so they can share it
and encourage others to attend. Iacovelli said she plans to be intentional in who
she invites. Fenrick said posting in public places is fine, but personal contact is
most effective. Commissioners brainstormed locations, networks, and venues for
posting or distributing event information.
Iacovelli inquired if there was an age range for childcare at the Town Hall or if
kids need to be potty-trained. Fenrick said she will find out.
Fenrick will send a list of tweaked questions to commissioners for further
feedback.
VIII. FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
The next HRDC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2015, 7 p.m. at Eden Prairie
Center, Room 125.
A.
TOWN HALL
Fenrick encouraged commissioners to spread the word for this April 29th event.
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B.
“THE MASK YOU LIVE IN” FILM – April 24 – Bivins
This item was discussed out of order before Item VI. A TOWN HALL.
The pre-screening for commissioners and panelists will be Saturday, April 18, 1-3
p.m. at The Bluffs apartment complex. The general screening is 5:30-8:30 p.m. on
April 24 at Normandale Community College in Bloomington. Bivins has a set
number of complimentary tickets set aside. There are three confirmed panelists: a
professor emeritus in African American studies at Macalester College, a
counselor from Eden Prairie Schools, and a representative from Ujamaa Place, an
organization serving young African American men who may suffer multiple
barriers to becoming stable. She is waiting for confirmation from three others.
Fox News wants to interview panelists about the film for one of their morning
segments the week after the pre-screening. This would require a 20-minute
commitment sometime between 9 and 9:40 a.m. for a four-minute interview.
Fenrick took an initial poll of those who could attend the pre-screening and
commit to being interviewed the week of April 20th. Bivins will follow-up with an
electronic invite for official RSVPs.
Bivins said she needs people to help on the 24th. Buckland and Fenrick
volunteered.
C.
GIRL SCOUT EVENT
World Thinking Day will take place Friday, April 10 beginning at 6 pm at St.
Andrew’s Lutheran Church.
D.
“TRACKS IN THE SNOW” EXHIBIT
The “Tracks in the Snow” exhibit opens November 12 and runs through
December 3.
Elassar reported there is no group registration available this year for the 5K trafficking
run/walk. The early bird registration deadline for individuals is April 15. Fenrick said the
event is June 13.
IX.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Elassar moved, seconded by Iacovelli, to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0. Vice
Chair Narayanan adjourned the meeting at 9:10 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
JOINT PARKS, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION &
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 4, 2015
7:00 P.M. OUTDOOR CENTER
13765 Staring Lake Parkway
PRNR COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Larry Link, Chair; Debra McBride, Vice
Chair; Michael Balaen, Donald Jacobson,
Leonard Pesheck, Tim Rawerts, Kirk
Spresser, and Deborah Tenner
PRNR STUDENT REPS:
Riley Tillitt
HP COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Steven Olson, Chair; Cindy Evert, Mark
Freiberg, Tara Kalar, Pamela Spera, and Paul
Thorp
HPC STUDENT REPS:
Courtney Sweeney
CITY STAFF:
Jay Lotthammer, Parks & Recreation Director;
Stu Fox, Parks & Natural Resources Manager;
Lori Brink, Recreation Manager;
Lori Creamer, Planning Technician;
Stan Tekiela, Outdoor Center Supervisor;
Jodie Fenske, Recording Secretary
GUEST:
Randy Boser, True Friends; Camp Eden Wood
I.
ROLL CALL/INTRODUCTIONS
Link called the meeting to order at 7:04 PM. Absent Commission Members were: Michael
Balaen, Debra McBride, Tim Rawerts, Cindy Evert, and Pamela Spera. Absent Student
Representatives were: Zeinab Hussen, Alexander Modeas, Pratik Baandal, Jacqueline
Armstrong, Jennifer Powell
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Kalar moved, seconded by Spresser, to approve the agenda as presented.
III.
APPROVAL OF PRNR MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2015
Tenner requested to add “would” to the first sentence on page 2.
Motion: Pesheck moved, seconded by Link, to approve the amended April meeting
minutes.
IV.
APPROVAL OF HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES OF
APRIL 20, 2015
JOINT PARKS, RECREATION & NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION/HPC MINUTES
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Motion: Thorp moved, seconded by Olson, to approve the April meeting minutes.
V.
REPORT OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
VI.
REPORT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
Fox reported the Planning Commission issued two approvals in April: 1) To reface and
improve Crossroads Center commercial development property which faces Flying Cloud
Drive (near Viking Drive and Prairie Center Drive); and 2) To add employee parking lot in
former nursery staging area at Eden Prairie Plaza (Salon Concepts).
VII.
PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION
A.
OUTDOOR CENTER UPDATE
Tekiela reported on Outdoor Center building history. He indicated the purpose of
the Center is to conduct environmental education programs while maintaining
integrity of natural resources. The Master Plan includes the addition of technology;
making the Center more welcoming to patrons to visit for an experience not just for
classes; more signage. He stated there is an increased interest by schools to visit the
Outdoor Center not just as a field trip but as an onsite educational classroom.
Tekiela stated there are no restrictions on Lake at this time. He commented on
Staring Lake flood elevation and once it is reached, no wake zone is quickly
established. He noted the Lake is currently level, while normally flooded at this
time.
B.
STARING LAKE CARP STUDY
Tekiela reported in 2011, the U of M, Watershed District, City of Eden Prairie and
DNR began a project to remove carp infestation. He stated at that time, estimates
were 500 pounds/acre in the lake and are currently down to 130 pounds/acre. They
would like to see 100 pounds/acre. He stated carp are “bottom feeders” and don’t let
native vegetation take hold which results in poor water clarity due to lack of plants.
He stated vegetation density was 0-2 percent in 2014, 10 percent in 2015 and
hopefully 30-40 percent in the future. The clearer the water, the more native fish
can survive.
Tekiela also reported last winter commercial fishermen performed seining several
times to remove approximately 800 carp at a time which were then composted. New
options to remove carp may include spawning migration, baited traps, gill netting.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX.
NEW BUSINESS
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A.
CAMP EDEN WOOD PLAY STRUCTURE – CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS
Lotthammer provided background information on Camp Eden Wood which the City
owns and leases to True Friends. With a grant secured through a Hennepin youth
sports program and matching funding of $40,000 from C.H. Robinson, the City
hopes to assist with construction to replace the current outdated play structure with
a new play facility. Lotthammer introduced Randy Boser, COO of True Friends.
Mr. Boser informed the group True Friends is a non-profit organization focused on
providing experiences for children and adults with developmental and physical
disabilities.
He reported on a plan to develop an accessible play structure/central play
environment on several flat and level areas separated by retaining walls and
connected by ramps. It was discussed that True Friends recently signed a 20-year
lease with the City for Camp Eden Wood and True Friends to make improvements,
maintain equipment and obtain insurance. Boser stated True Friends is currently
looking for guidance from the City and hopes to obtain approvals over the summer
so work can start in September.
Steve Olson of HPC stated the importance of protecting view and resources. The
dormitory building and Birch Hall are two historic buildings on the property. The
entire site is a Historic District, not just buildings. Olson stated HPC will review the
management plan and report back to PRNR Commission.
B.
CAMP EDEN WOOD PROPOSED BUILDING ADDITION
Mr. Boser reported on the plan to construct an $800,000-$1,000,000 building made
possible by a $500,000 donation. The new building would be located in southwest
area of property near the railroad tracks and would replace the current Boulay
building which is seasonal and not completely functioning. The current 1,000
square foot footprint would be replaced by building with 2,500 square foot
footprint. The proposed building would be a respite center which includes program
and play space, a house center, and camper and staff quarters. Boser stated there is
no real indoor space currently, other than the dining space.
Mark Freiberg inquired if there is any other option outside the historic district.
Boser replied there is not much other level ground and only one small pine tree
would be impacted. HPC Commission member Steve Olson indicated a desire to be
proactive by outlining items and priorities so True Friends’ resources are not
wasted. The intent is to provide feedback by July before plans are drawn which
would allow for 120 days for planning, application, etc.
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Boser commented True Friends has $75,000 in funding for design and approval and
hopes to break ground in 2016 at the earliest.
C.
INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE BUFFING PROJECT – UPDATE
Fox provided background information and reported the Heritage Preservation
Commission performed an inventory of interpretive signage provided by a grant and
originally installed 12-14 years ago (estimated 25- to 30-year life). Signs provide
historical and natural information pertaining to geology, Native Americans, plants,
birds, etc. The embossed fiberglass signs with pictures underneath have dried out
and become cloudy over time since it was not realized they needed to be waxed
each year. Fox was informed after buffing last year, the signs only improved for
approximately one week and signs in direct sunlight were more adversely affected.
Fox reported new digitally-produced, one-half inch thick, signage can withstand
sun, weather and tolerate vandalism. New signage at Staring Lake and Purgatory
Creek installed four years ago still appears new and paint/graffiti is easily removed.
Approximately 20 signs (48 inches by 38 inches) will be needed at scattered
locations throughout the parks system at a cost of $3,000 to $3,500 each, including
artwork, production and bracket. Fox stated the plan is to stagger the sign purchases
and include this cost in future budgets.
D.
RILEY LAKE PARK
Creamer reported on a collaborative effort to put to use grants received along with
an interpretive sign plan for the entire site. The goal is to reach the most people and
provide information of the historic site over the hill. It was determined more
signage is needed around the entire park.
1. Walking Path
Currently there is a gravel road from Riley Jacques Barn to Dorenkemper
House. The Dorenkemper House has a ramp to enter, but the House is not fully
accessible. This summer a walking path will be constructed .
2. Kiosk
A consultant is working with Parks on the construction and maintenance of a 4sided kiosk that will be sheltered and located near the pavilion in late
summer/early fall.
3. Signage
The Interpretive Plan identified additional signage is needed all around the park;
ie, on path near lake, on lake, and by fishing dock. Eleven additional signs are
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recommended covering land, people and lake information. The consultant has
determined a plan for concept, language and design, but nothing further has
been done.
4. Farm Implements Inside Riley Jacques Barn
Nicole Minton, staff liaison to the Eden Prairie Historical Society, is researching
how to better protect and secure the milk cans, saws, tools, etc. stored on the
lower level.
5. Creative ideas for Dorenkemper House
The Dorenkemper House was relocated to its current site as a gift 15 years ago.
It was originally thought it could be used for school groups. Through an
interpretive plan, it was determined to not be the best use since it is not
conducive to large groups, has no restroom and there is not much else for school
groups to do in the area during day time hours. The Historical Society had
concerns about the artifacts being stored at the house, since there is no climate
control. Group discussed the Dorenkemper House would most likely need an
addition if it was to be used as a business. The group also discussed possible
sale of concessions/ice cream and the need for signage from the beach area.
E.
COMMUNITY GARDENS – 2016
Fox provided the background of community garden plots at Pioneer Park, near the
Senior Center; and on leased MAC property on Pioneer Trail near the Super
America gas station. MAC has informed us that the lease is good for this summer,
but that area is a potential building site and may not be available in the future. A
new community garden site was offered this year on leased property at the
Assembly of God Church on Duck Lake Trail. In 2016, we may want to consider
using the land in front of the Dorenkemper House in Riley Lake Park.
F.
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Lotthammer distributed copies of the annual report intended to memorialize and
highlight the previous year’s participation, attendance, and trends in program areas.
X.
REPORTS OF STAFF
A.
RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER
Brink reported a good turnout for Arbor Day Walk/Green Fair.
FYI: Arts in the Park on Saturday, May 16, at Purgatory Creek Park
B.
PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGER
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C.
PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
FYI: Board and Commissions Banquet, May 13, Garden Room at 6 p.m.
1. Lotthammer reported the grand opening of the new aquatics center is estimated
for mid-July once the pool water has been inspected. The new upper fitness area
to be open in 10 days and lower level addition (minus the pool) to be open in
three weeks.
2. Lotthammer also reported that the second phase of the aquatics project is still
scheduled for completion in December 2015.
D.
PLANNING/HERITAGE PRESERVATION
Creamer reported the month of May is National Historic Preservation Month. The
City of Eden Prairie is celebrating by kicking off the inaugural Heritage
Preservation Award. Nominations are being accepted through June 30 for the
awards which will be given to an outstanding individual, family or business.
Nomination criteria will be posted on the City’s website this week. In future years,
the plan is to kick off in January and present the award in May.
XI.
NEXT MEETING
Next PRNR Meeting – Monday, June 1 at 7 p.m., City Center
Next HPC Meeting – Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m., City Center
FYI: Board and Commissions Banquet, May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Garden Room
XII.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion: Tenner moved, seconded by Jacobson, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was
adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
Prairie Room
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Greg Olson (Chair), Laura Jester (Vice Chair),
Amanda Anderson, Gena Gerard, Prashant
Shrikhande, Lori Tritz
STUDENT MEMBERS:
Ashray Manipalli, Anthony Polyakov, Sophia
Modeas
STAFF:
Regina Rojas, Planning Division
Tania Mahtani, Planning Division
Jan Curielli, Recording Secretary
Leslie Stovring, Environmental Coordinator
David Dahle, Public Works Department
GUESTS:
Diane Spector, Wenck Associates
John Anderson, Conservation Minnesota
Ann Marie Berntson
Marilynn Torkelson
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Olson called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Manipalli, Polyakov and Modeas
were absent.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Olson added Item IV.A. Tritz added Item VII.B.
MOTION: Jester moved, seconded by Anderson, to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 6-0.
III.
MINUTES
A.
Approval of the Minutes for the April 14, 2015 Meeting
Jester said the phrase "Federal PCA regulations" in the last paragraph of page 7
should be changed to "Federal EPA regulations." She said she did not make the
statement regarding St. Louis Park in Sentence 2, Page 8.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES
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MOTION: Anderson moved, seconded by Shrikhande, to approve the minutes of
the April 14, 2015 meeting as amended. Motion carried 6-0.
IV.
PRESENTER
B.
Lynn Marie Berntson (taken out of sequence)
Lynn Marie Berntson said she is working with the group, Moving for Monarchs,
to help spread the word about the plight of pollinators. She said monarchs and
other pollinators are greatly impacted by lawn chemicals and pesticides that are
applied throughout the growing season. Those chemicals pose a threat to humans
and environmental health, and many of them are known carcinogens. The decline
in the pollinator population is also attributable to loss of their habitat, especially
the milkweed plant. She asked the Commission to recommend Eden Prairie put an
immediate ban on the spraying of chemicals on lawns and to begin an educational
campaign about the hazards of lawn chemicals and pesticides. She noted cities
such as Stillwater, St. Louis Park and Excelsior have banned the use of
neonicotinoids in public spaces. Some cities in California and Maine have banned
lawn chemical use on residential property. She said she realized banning the use
of chemicals was a big step, but she would like to start with a wide-spread
educational campaign and a change to the City's practice of spraying chemicals on
City property.
Jester asked which chemical poses the biggest danger. Ms Berntson said it is
Roundup®. Jester asked how the other cities in Minnesota are implementing their
bans. Ms Berntson said she could send that information.
Tritz asked what Eden Prairie does now in terms of spraying on its own property.
Rojas said that would be a question for the Facilities and Park and Recreation
Departments. Stovring suggested they start with the Parks Commission as they
would need to recommend a policy to begin the process.
Ms Berntson distributed several brochures regarding the use of pesticides and the
movements to save the monarch butterflies.
A.
Leslie Stovring
1.
Local Water Management Plan
Stovring introduced Diane Spector, Wenck Associates, who helped write
the Local Water Management Plan (LWMP) and helped with the
stormwater inventory. She noted the plan will provide a guide for all water
resources in the City from 2015-2024. She reviewed the timeline for
approval of the LWMP and the existing individual plans that have been
combined into the LWMP. She described the water quality standards set
by the new plan. Anderson asked if the standards are for the City or for
developers and if there will be permitting. Stovring said it is for everyone.
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Staff will review development plans to see if a plan meets minimum
standards and will then do trading of features with the developer.
Stovring said there will be requirements for water, including rebates to
promote infiltration. Gerard asked if there are still rebate funds available.
Stovring said at this point there are funds available from the initial
$12,000 allocated for this year's rebates.
Stovring reviewed the details of the LWMP regarding groundwater,
erosion and sediment control, recreation, fish and wildlife, education and
public involvement. She described the details of the NPDE Stormwater
Permit update, including the timeline for approval and the new permit
requirements. There are new details regarding minimum control measures
such as requirements for public education and outreach and for illicit
discharge detection and elimination.
Stovring said the updated stormwater rules apply to properties of one acre
or more, and those rules are separate from the Watershed Districts' rules.
Jester asked if the developer would have to meet the most strict standard.
Stovring replied they are trying to bring the rules into compliance so there
is one minimum standard for everyone. She noted new No-Wake
restrictions for Bryant, Riley and Staring Lakes have been submitted for
review by the DNR.
Jester noted the section regarding groundwater goals says nothing about
actual water conservation and questioned whether this is the correct
document to use for groundwater conservation. Stovring said the goal is
stated in this document, but there are details in other documents such as
the Ground Water Plan. Jester commented it would be good to highlight
some of the important points in this document. She noted there was no
mention of environmental concerns in the implementation plan
prioritization, and she questioned where the water quality priority is.
Anderson asked if the City will start to regulate shallow wells. Jester noted
we educate about them, but the DNR issues the permits. Stovring said a lot
of people in the City use shallow wells for irrigation.
Gerard asked if we are able to include something in the next newsletter
regarding water conservation and watering lawns. Stovring said the June
Living Green newsletter has the Annual Drinking Water Report and one
article regarding lawn watering. Jester suggested having some statistics
about how much water is used during the summer. Shrikhande suggested
including information on other areas of the state because there is a lot of
concern about aquifers being drawn down. Gerard noted the only
alternative to water conservation is to drill deeper wells, and that is not
sustainable. Stovring said she is including an article about "flushable"
wipes but will see if she has extra space.
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Shrikhande asked about the maintenance being done at the Flying Cloud
landfill. Stovring said it is not quite done. They have moved and
consolidated the waste and have put in a new liner. Shrikhande asked if
there is any leakage. Stovring said there will not be with the new liner.
Shrikhande asked about the status of organic recycling. Stovring said the
Facilities Department has arranged for an organics company to audit City
Hall and the Community Center and to give a proposal for organics
collection at our City buildings. If they can get a toe-hold with the City
and the School District, they could start to do residential. Hennepin
County is issuing a mandate that providers must provide organic recycling
starting in 2018.
Olson encouraged Commission members to show support of the plan at
the City Council meetings in May and June. Discussion followed
regarding whether the Commission should pass a formal endorsement of
the plan. Jester noted it could be done at the June meeting if we want to
take such action.
Shrikhande asked when the Comprehensive Plan will be updated. Stovring
said the LWMP will become part of the Comprehensive Plan so we will
need to update it again. Rojas said 2018 is the deadline, and there will be
outreach opportunities throughout the community. Shrikhande asked if it
will address sustainability. Rojas said some information crosses over into
different chapters, such as the land use and parks and open space sections.
Shrikhande said the Commission might be interested in how the
Comprehensive Plan is built up and how we could contribute. Rojas
suggested Commission members look at the framework available on the
Met Council's website; however, it will be a work in process for the next
couple of years. Shrikhande thought it would be good to get updates so the
Commission could get involved in the process as early as possible . Gerard
suggested the Commission look at the framework together at a future
meeting. Rojas said she will send out information to Commission
members.
Olson suggested we review the status of the Commission's Annual Plan so
we can evaluate additions to our agenda in light of what is in the Annual
Plan.
Stovring noted staff will start work on the successor to the 20-40-15 plan
over the next couple of months.
2.
Workshops
Stovring reviewed the list of workshops held in the last few years. She
said they are looking for ideas and are working with the Watershed
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District on a native shoreland restoration workshop in June. Anderson
suggested engaging the business community in workshops as their
employees could help out. Stovring noted we partner with the Chamber of
Commerce for the Home and Garden Expo each year. Jester said it would
be good to introduce some of the bigger companies to the best
management practices so they could take the lead in the community.
Anderson said they could also promote what they are already doing.
Property management companies should have that information. She
suggested preparing a "wish list" of those businesses we want to partner
with.
Jester suggested it would be great to move the best management practices
the City has used to other big energy users in the City. Stovring said the
Town Center Study was provided to Eden Prairie Mall, and they plan to do
some things such as rain gardens and permeable swales.
V.
REPORTS FROM STAFF
A.
GreenStep Cities Community Forestry Workshop Debrief
B.
GreenStep Cities Step 4 Metrics Update
Mahtani said Ms Gerard passed along information about a workshop on
Community Forestry that was held by representatives from the University of
Minnesota. There was discussion about preservation of older trees and a tool that
can be used to input data to get the economic value of trees in one area.
Mahtani said Eden Prairie has been selected as one of the pilot cities for
GreenStep Cities Step 4. We have been asked to collect data on a variety of
metrics to use as a benchmark. She and Ms Rojas are coordinating with different
departments in the City to provide the information, and they hope to send out the
metrics to the Commission members for feedback and suggestions. Olson asked
when they would be doing that. Mahtani replied it will be this week.
Gerard asked if there will be goals about expanding the tree canopy. Mahtani
replied the GreenStep Cities program does ask for some benchmark data, and they
are working with the City Forester on that. She noted GreenStep Cities' Step 5
will be using the data to create long term goals for the cities, and Step 5 will be
the highest step in the program.
C.
Pollinators Discussion Update
Rojas said they were able to connect the Girl Scouts and their quest to save the
monarchs with the Parks and Public Works Department. There is information on
the website and the USDA has provided a lot of information with links to other
websites. Ms Berntson suggested including the organizations such as the Monarch
Joint Venture and the Monarch Watch. Jester asked if Ms Berntson has tried to go
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to the local press and suggested the Girl Scout troop might add more of a human
interest aspect to their efforts.
VI.
REPORTS FROM CHAIR
Olson said he checked in with the Chair of the Edina Energy and Environmental
Commission and with the Chanhassen Environmental Commission. He said Edina's
Annual Plan on their website appears to be green house gas-centric. They are organizing
their effort similar to our 20-40-15 plan and are pressing their staff and City Council to
launch a community solar program. The information on their website references a chapter
in their Comprehensive Guide Plan that has an energy reduction goal. He asked if Eden
Prairie has such a chapter in our Guide Plan. Rojas said there is not a stand-alone chapter.
Olson said Chanhassen's commission work seems to be water-conservation oriented.
They have a tiered water billing system and an active effort in terms of an urban forestry
tree inventory. Olson asked if we have a similar effort regarding trees. Rojas said we do
not yet have one, but that is one of the GreenStep Cities' metrics. Olson believed the City
should have a tree inventory. He noted Chanhassen offers tree coupons and is trying to
keep tabs on the emerald ash borer.
Olson suggested a worthy effort for the Commission would be to recommend an
overarching policy to encourage pollinators that would include banning or controlling
neonicotinoids. Olson also suggested the Commission work to spur organics recycling.
He was encouraged to hear there is a deadline set by Hennepin County. He suggested the
Commission invite some of the local haulers in to a meeting to express their perspectives.
Rojas noted the Commission's 2015 work plan includes inviting Hennepin County
Environmental Services and the haulers to a meeting. Gerard noted her household was
personally affected when the one organics hauler stopped collecting. Ms Torkelson
expressed concern about having even more trucks going through the community to pick
up trash, recycling and organics.
Gerard noted she worked with the DNR, the Met Council and the University of
Minnesota on urban forestry. They have a plan and have money allocated to develop
inventories.
Anderson said she was interested in Edina's emphasis on promoting solar gardens and
would like to see solar gardens on the roofs of Eden Prairie buildings. Gerard said she
attended a conference on solar gardens. Some of the programs offered involve individuals
purchasing subscriptions to solar gardens. There is an immediate savings in energy costs,
and there are pay-as-you-go and pay-up-front models. Jester asked if this has come up as
a possibility for the next 20-40-15 program. Rojas said she thought it is part of the
Community Center expansion project. Olson said there are programs that involve solar
panels for a community and not just for one building. Jester suggested community solar
should be one of the things on our list to pursue.
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION
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A.
Arbor Day and Green Fair Debrief
Olson attended the event and thought the weather may have been too nice as there
was not a huge turnout. He thought the exhibits were timely and relevant, and the
event showcased the park area at Round Lake.
Tritz suggested that Ms Stovring's booth and the Commission's booth had
duplicate messages. She stressed the importance of creating a message and
exhibits before events. She said she had more suggestions to review under Item
VII.B. Olson suggested Ms Tritz be put on next month's agenda as a presenter.
B.
Educational Information Update
Tritz reviewed her preliminary suggestions for improving the message presented
by the Commission at activities. The presentation should explain why it is
important, how to take action, and how the City can help with resources and
rebate programs. There should be a community dialogue for people to get more
involved. We need a method of communication that the Commission would have
more access to than what we currently have with the newsletter. She suggested the
topic of zero waste would be a good successor to the 20-40-15 program. She
reviewed her recommendations for updating the three-panel display. She asked
what the next practical step would be. Mahtani said depending on the scope of our
suggestions we would reach out to the Communications staff after the discussion
at the next meeting to see if there is any assistance they can offer. There is a
budget for that, and there are others we can partner with.
Gerard also attended the event. She suggested having that sort of a visual display
for people to learn from would help us accomplish our goals. It is helpful to have
goals for an event and to attach some metrics to that.
VIII. REPORTS FROM STUDENTS
No report.
IX.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
X.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS/HANDOUTS
Olson said he was struck with how well Chanhassen's Environmental Commission
website communicated what they are trying to do. In contrast, our website is all black and
white with no imagery. He suggested updating our website and that we move towards
more interactive communication. Jester suggested that would dovetail with Ms Tritz's
efforts. Tritz said it should be one unified visual, and she would be happy to tackle that
kind of effort. She asked how we would interface with this. Olson said it is well within
our mission to express the desire to update our communication and to come up with the
details. Shrikhande noted in the past we have had someone serve as a liaison to the
Communications Department.
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Rojas suggested the next meeting be a brainstorming opportunity for the Commission to
choose one or two ideas to bring to the Communications Department for their reaction.
Anderson believed we should be constantly evolving, and there are a lot of things in our
plan. It might make sense to focus on one or two so that we know what our core
messages are. A discussion followed about what the core messages for the City are.
Anderson suggested we have the City Manager come in and talk about how the
Commission could help promote the City's core messages. Rojas said she and Ms
Mahtani debrief the City Manager tomorrow and can mention the Commission would be
interested in that. Jester said it would be important to know why we are inviting him and
what we want to hear. Anderson suggested we ask him to find opportunities for the
Commission to help with sustainability and also use the opportunity to talk to him about
having a solar garden.
Jester said we have asked for direction in areas where this Commission can help the City
and effect change, but we don't get a lot of response back. She would be interested to hear
his input on that subject. Olson suggested we ask how our Commission can operate in
ways to be more effective working with City staff and elected officials. Rojas said she
will bring those suggestions forward to the City Manager. She noted the City Manager
was planning to bring forward recommendations on efforts beyond the 20-40-15
program, and she could encourage him to present those to the Commission.
A.
Upcoming City Projects and Development--Project Profile
Mahtani said the Eden Prairie Plaza (Salon Concept) project includes a series of
plantings along Eden Road. She said the staff report that will go the City Council
about the project includes the feasibility of having pollinator habitat in those
plantings.
XI.
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Anderson asked if there is any opportunity for the Commission to spread a message at the
"Night to Unite" event. Jester said we discussed that a few years ago and there was not an
opportunity at that time. Rojas said she could bring it up again, but it may be that the
recommendation is to keep that event one about public safety.
A.
XII.
Boards and Commissions Banquet -- Wednesday, May 13
NEXT MEETING--June 9, 2015
Anderson said she would like to have a discussion about LEED certified buildings in the
City and what we do to enhance and promote that certification. Olson said that could be
included under Reports from Staff.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
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MOTION: Shrikhande moved, seconded by Tritz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion
carried 6-0. Chair Olson adjourned the meeting at 9:30 PM.
APPROVED MINUTES
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2015
Prairie Room
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Greg Olson (Chair), Laura Jester (Vice Chair),
Amanda Anderson, Gena Gerard, Prashant
Shrikhande, Lori Tritz
STAFF:
Regina Dean, Planning Division
Tania Mahtani, Planning Division
Jan Curielli, Recording Secretary
I.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Olson called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Anderson and Shrikhande were
absent.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mahtani said Item V.A. will be postponed because Ms Anderson requested the update
and she is absent tonight. Jester added Item VII.A. Olson added Item VI.A.
MOTION: Gerard moved, seconded by Tritz, to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion carried 4-0.
III.
MINUTES
A.
Approval of the Minutes for the May 12, 2015 Meeting
MOTION: Jester moved, seconded by Gerard, to approve the minutes of the May
12, 2015 meeting as published. Motion carried 4-0.
IV.
PRESENTER
A.
Lori Tritz -- Outreach Materials
Tritz said part of the mission of the Conservation Commission is to educate, and
she believes the Commission should have some compelling educational material
from which to speak. She reviewed PowerPoint slides that included a message in
three steps: 1. Here's why it is important; 2. Here's how you can take action; and
3. Here's how the City can help. She reviewed some of the topics on the
Commission's work plan. She said it would be best to take one of the topics at a
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time, and she chose to start with water sustainability. She reviewed the "Ensuring
Water for the Future" graphic she prepared for that topic. Jester asked if the
subject of sustainable abundance also addresses surface water. Tritz replied that
would be an additional item. She said the display panel would address the
problem of where Eden Prairie gets its water--the Jordan/Prairie de Chien aquifer
through 15 wells. She noted there has been some discussion about the aquifer
being in danger and she would like to add a quote about that.
Olson suggested having a graphic showing where the water comes from as many
people do not know that. The graphic could show that there is depletion of the
water supply. Olson said an important point to drive home is that the communities
surrounding Eden Prairie use the same aquifer. He thought the situation is less
about drought and more about the ever-increasing demand on a limited resource.
Tritz said she liked that idea as a separate graphic and asked if the Water
Department would have one. Jester said Ms Stovring prepares the yearly water
report on contaminants in the water, and she would know if there is something we
could use. Mahtani will check with Ms Stovring and also with the Water
Department to see what is available. Tritz suggested the graphic be restricted to
water in Eden Prairie.
Olson said there was a newspaper story not long ago about the Metropolitan
Council trying to organize a collaboration by which use of ground water is
coordinated among the various communities. The Met Council wants to come out
with guidelines, but the local communities are not in favor of that. He suggested
the Met Council might have some graphics.
Gerard asked if the Met Council's plan was the Thrive MSP 2040 plan because
she was sure they would have water management built into that. Water as an issue
is ratcheting up. She commented she liked the colors and the split house used in
the graphic, but she confused the sprinklers with trees. Tritz noted this is just a
mockup using the limited resources in PowerPoint. Jester suggested using native
flowers on the display rather than daisies. She noted many of the items that deal
with renewing our water sources also impact surface water.
Tritz said there is a lot of interconnection. She would like to have such things as
actual photos of a raingarden or native plants as call-outs for the graphic. She said
the question is whether all of the important points are on the graphic. Each of the
points made on the right side of the graphic are ones for which Eden Prairie offers
a rebate, so we could have those brochures right next to the graphic. She asked if
there were other water-wasting activities to include on the left side of the graphic.
Jester said part of the message regarding surface water advocates washing cars on
the grass, not on the driveway where the soap would run off into the street. Tritz
said she wanted to add a "turn off the tap" message. Gerard suggested something
to make people aware of how much water it takes to get warm water to the tap.
She offered to scan a brochure on this topic from the Center for Energy
Environment and send it to Ms Tritz.
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Jester asked if the recommendation was to focus on one point when we attend an
event. Tritz said the first step is to develop the materials, and then focus on one at
a time; for example, we would focus on water in the spring and energy in the fall.
Jester said we already have two tri-fold displays so it would be good to use those.
Tritz said that brings up the question of what is required to produce these, who we
would contact, and how would it be paid for. She said she does not have access to
a decent graphic design program. Mahtani said we would bring the idea to the
Communications Department, and they would contact the graphics designer who
would mock it up for the tri-fold display. Dean said staff could take it from this
point. She noted Ms Stovring has a budget for education, and that would probably
be the source of funding.
Dean asked for consensus of the Commission whether the members are okay with
this. Olson said it would be nice to see more messages, and it would be good to
make them interchangable so we could present different messages on the tri-fold
medium. Gerard asked if we have the resources to develop the other topics such
as energy. Dean said we have two of the tri-fold panels so she assumed we could
do two displays, but we would have to have further conversations about the
budget. Gerard asked if that is something we could think about incorporating
through next year. Mahtani said we can take the concept to Ms Stovring and have
that conversation.
Jester said it would be good to have graphics for water, energy, zero waste and
being bee friendly. Tritz said we should consider air quality as well. Gerard noted
the EPA will make a decision on air quality standards in October, and Minnesota
will no longer be in compliance. There are increasing health risks even with small
amounts of contaminants, so it is important to educate the public about air quality.
The Commission discussed how best to proceed. Tritz asked for additional topics
that should be included, such as "turn off the tap." Gerard suggested asking the
Water Plant staff if they see something missing. Mahtani said she could run the
graphic past Rick Whalen. Tritz said she would like to be kept in the loop after
she makes the edits and hands it off to staff.
Jester said she was concerned about fitting in how someone could help with water
quality. Dean said the City is working on illicit discharge now, and there are some
graphics on that. It would involve things such as dumping grass clippings in the
street or dumping oil into the storm sewer. Tritz said she saw two major topics:
conserving water and keeping water clean. Jester said it would be best not to mix
up the two.
Gerard noted she was biking around Riley and Rice Marsh Lakes recently and
saw that City staff were leaving grass clippings along the path and piled up by the
street side. She asked if they go back to clean up the clippings when they are
finished. Mahtani said she would ask the Park & Rec Department about the
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process. Dean suggested Commission members use the EP See Click Fix program
on the website to report such concerns.
Tritz said she will incorporate some of the feedback from tonight and get an idea
of what we need to provide the contractor. She offered to be the point of contact
for the project. Mahtani said something in the PowerPoint format should be fine,
and she will research graphics on our water source. She asked what would be put
on the third panel of the tri-fold. Jester suggested we use the City logo as the third
panel and then provide information on the rebate programs because those
programs change quite often.
Olson suggested we put this item on the agenda as continuing business for the
next meeting. Tritz said she also has ideas for hands-on and interactive elements,
such as a quiz about use of water. Gerard suggested the Water Department might
have something like sheets printed with questions for kids who tour the Education
Center. Mahtani said she will see what is available.
Tritz suggested we be thinking about who we could partner with for the other
topics. Mahtani said there are other resources such as those at the University of
Minnesota. Jester suggested Xcel for energy information. Gerard added the
MPCA and the State Commerce Department. Jester offered to help with the clean
water topic. Gerard offered to do an overview of air quality issues.
Mahtani said we planned to do a check-in with the work plan at the July meeting.
In August our City Manager will give an update on the successor to the 20-40-15
program. Gerard said the September meeting would be right before the EPA
decision is made, and she could recap air quality issues then.
Tritz asked when the next education event would occur. Dean said there is no
City-wide Open House this year, but there will be one in 2016. In the past Pax
Christi has had an environmental event, and there have been joint workshops with
other communities. Jester asked about having displays at City Hall or at Staring
Lake events. Mahtani and Dean will check on that.
Gerard said the question is how do we want to disseminate the information we are
producing. Olson said that is a question worth some discussion, but he thought we
will find opportunities as we go along. Tritz suggested we develop a better
communication plan.
V.
REPORTS FROM STAFF
A.
GreenStep Cities Update
Mahtani said she and Ms Dean are working on comments and metrics as well as
baseline information for Step 4 and will send it on to the MPCA. The information
will be presented at the League of Minnesota Cities meeting at the end of June.
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Mahtani noted there is a new "Spirit of Eden Prairie" award to be given that
includes categories regarding sustainable features and landscaping. The
information was released on the website today, and nominations are due August
31.
VI.
REPORTS FROM CHAIR
Olson suggested Commission members take in the Living Streets Workshop on
Thursday, June 11, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. He asked Commission members to report back
at the next meeting if they attend the workshop.
Olson said there will be an Open House at the new Nine Mile Creek Watershed District
facility on June 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Jester suggested we have a Commission
meeting there sometime. Mahtani said she will send out a link to the Open House
invitation.
Olson asked if the storm water management plan that Ms Stovring reviewed at our May
meeting was presented to the City Council. Jester said the public hearing is scheduled for
June 16, and the link to the plan is online.
A.
Blue-Green Algae
Olson said he has been hearing about the highly toxic blue-green algae. This
Commission has had a couple of conversations about how the City is reducing
algae in surface water. He asked if there has been any specific attention on the
part of staff given to the possibility that blue-green algae could bloom in our
lakes. Jester said blue-green algae happens randomly and is mostly toxic to
animals. The City's efforts to reduce surface water pollution will help reduce the
chance of blue-green algae occuring. She noted the watershed districts deal with
treatment for lakes, such as alum treatments to help control the phosphorous that
occurs when lakes turn over in the spring and fall.
VII.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION
A.
Neonicotinoids Policy Update
Jester said she believed the Commission was in agreement that the City should
move to bee-friendly status and asked how we could proceed with that. Dean said
she was not aware that item is on any department's workplan. Jester asked if it
would help to reach out to cities that are considered bee friendly. Dean thought
that would be a good next step. Mahtani said we could add that topic when the
Commission brainstorms work plan ideas for 2016.
Gerard suggested we think about it as pollinators, not just bees. Jester noted this is
a very hot topic now in the natural resources world. Gerard said Fresh Energy is
urging solar developers to encourage creating habitats for bees and other
pollinators.
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VIII. REPORTS FROM STUDENTS
IX.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
X.
INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS/HANDOUTS
A.
XI.
Upcoming City Projects and Development--Project Profile
UPCOMING CITY EVENTS
Jester distributed copies of a flyer for the NEMO Workshop-on-the-Water to be held on
Lake Minnetonka on July 23 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. It is a guided tour of Lake
Minnetonka for local leaders to help build knowledge and skills about water resources.
Jester said she met with the representative of Conservation Minnesota who attended the
Commission's May meeting. He wanted to know what our local priorities are and what
we are working on. They are trying to expand into the west metro communities and can
help us gather corporate volunteers for events.
Jester said she has a personal concern about the lack of a buckthorn management plan in
Eden Prairie, particularly for the area of buckthorn saplings on the southside of Rice
Marsh Lake. She has been advocating for control of buckthorn in that area on her own
because it is important to control the saplings before they have a chance to take over all
the other trees in the area.
Jester asked about the progress the City is making with the Green Team. Dean said they
have settled on a T-shirt design. Jester suggested we get an update on that program at the
next meeting.
A.
XII.
Living Streets Workshop -- Thursday June 11
NEXT MEETING--July 14, 2015
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Jester moved, seconded by Tritz, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 40. Chair Olson adjourned the meeting at 8:32 PM.
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2015
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann
Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS:
Julie Klima, City Planner
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Chair Stoltz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirk, Farr and Wuttke were
absent.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0.
III.
MINUTES
A.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 11, 2015
Approval of the minutes was tabled to the next meeting as there were not enough
members to approve.
IV.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M & B A Kirtland Trustees
Location: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road 9 (Continued Item)
Request to:
 Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres
in the Rural Zoning District

Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a
combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District
Planning Commission Minutes
June 8, 2015
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Klima said the applicant would like this variance request to be continued to the
June 22, 2015 meeting so the proposed house could be resigned.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to recommend a continuance of
Variance #2015-02 to the June 22, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried 4-0.
B.
VARIANCE #2015-04 by Rachael and Chad Raskovich
Location: 15709 W. 62nd Street
Request to:
 To permit a two stall garage addition with a side yard setback of 12.8
feet. City Code requires a 15 foot minimum side yard setback in the R122 zoning district.
Rachel Raskovich presented the proposal. She stated they are here tonight to
discuss the side yard setback. She stated the home was purchased in 2008 and
since then they have updated the inside and now would like to build a two stall
24’ wide attached garage and convert the tuck under garage into a bedroom
suite. The garage addition requires a side yard setback of 15 feet; they would
like a 12.8’ side yard setback. She stated they have considered other
alternatives, but they would decrease the size of the garage and because of this it
would be hard to fit two cars into this. They have looked at a detached garage
but feel this would not fit into the neighborhood design and they also want to be
considerate to the neighbor to the east, as that is where the detached garage
would be located.
Chair Stoltz asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this request
meets the three part test for variance and staff recommendation is for approval.
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 4-0.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Final
Order #2015-04 with conditions based on plans stamp dated May 8, 2015 and
the information included in staff report dated June 8, 2015. Motion carried 40.
VII.
PLANNERS’ REPORT
No Planners’ Report
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT
A.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE –LIGHT RAIL
June 8, 2015
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Pieper said there will be a meeting tomorrow night to discuss cost cutting
measures for the 340 million dollar deficit to the light rail.
IX.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X.
NEW BUSINESS
No new business.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Weber, seconded by Pieper, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 4-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.
APPROVED MINUTES
EDEN PRAIRIE PLANNING COMMISSION
MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2015
Council Chambers
8080 Mitchell Road
COMMISSION MEMBERS:
Jon Stoltz, John Kirk, Travis Wuttke, Ann
Higgins, Charles Weber, Andrew Pieper, Ed Farr
STAFF MEMBERS:
Julie Klima, City Planner
Rod Rue, City Engineer
Stu Fox, Manager of Parks and Natural Resources
Julie Krull, Recording Secretary
I.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Kirk called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Stoltz and Weber were absent.
II.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Farr, to approve the agenda. Motion carried 5-0.
III.
MINUTES
A.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MAY 11, 2015
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Farr, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 5-0.
B.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON JUNE 8, 2015
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Farr, to approve the minutes. Motion
carried 5-0.
IV.
INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS
V.
PUBLIC MEETINGS
VI.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A.
VARIANCE #2015-02 by Lisanne Oster; J M & B A Kirtland Trustees
June 22, 2015
Page 2
Location: 9008 and 9010 Riley Lake Road 9 (Continued Item)
Request to:
 Permit a lot size of 1.26 acres. City Code requires a lot size of 10 acres
in the Rural Zoning District
 Permit side yard setbacks less than 50 feet for one side and a
combination of 150 feet for both side yards in the Rural Zoning District
 Permit a shoreland setback for a single family house no closer than 64
feet to the Ordinary High Water Level (OHWL) of lake riley (DNR
Classified Recreational Development Waters.) City Code requires a 100’
setback from the OHWL.
Lisanne Oster presented the proposal. She stated they were here in May and
stated then they would like to build a permanent home on 2 lots. This would
replace the seasonal cabin on this piece of property. After meeting with the
Commission, two issues arose with this variance request; tree loss and tax
valuation of the property. A continuance was requested at the last meeting to
allow time to refine the proposed plan. Ms. Oster said they are back tonight
with an additional request for the shoreland setback. This would be where the
current cabin is located. Because of the continued use of the property for
residential purposes, there is no taxation change and the tree loss would be
minimal.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the request
is for three variances and staff recommendation is for approval.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input.
John Bushey, of 9000 Riley Lake Road, is the neighbor two houses to the west
of the project proponent. He said he is here tonight to show support of this
project.
Farr said he has a number of issues with this project. The first would be the
existing garage has nearly a zero setback. On the plan it says this structure is to
be saved and Farr said he would like to see it come down. Ms. Oster said the
garage is a functional garage and they have been using it for years. Farr asked if
this would meet the setback requirements today. Klima said this would not meet
the requirements today in regards to setbacks. Ms. Oster said if they were to ask
for a four car garage they would have to take out two trees. Vice Chair Kirk
asked why this was not in a variance. Klima said it is a non-conforming
structure but since no changes are proposed to the structure, it is protected by its
non-conforming status. Farr asked if the Commission could add conditions to
the variance. Klima said it is up to the applicant if they want to take it down.
The City does not have the authority to require its removal.
June 22, 2015
Page 3
Farr said in regards to the tree loss, he is questioning the value of trees being
removed on the east side and asked if they are in the shoreland area. He stated
there is nothing referencing replacement trees between the home and shoreland.
He said one way to compensate for the tree loss is there is a cluster of red oaks
slatted to be removed in the southwest corner and he said he would like to see
those trees be saved.
Vice Chair Kirk asked the Commission if there were other questions regarding
trees.
Wuttke asked if there are any trails in the area. Fox said there is one on the
north side of Riley Lake Road.
Wuttke asked if there could be a minimal setback for a non-conforming garage.
Klima said the garage is protected and the Commission cannot require them to
change it. Wuttke asked Klima how many non-conforming structures have
minimal front yard setbacks. Klima said there are other examples throughout
the City of accessory structures that do not meet setback requirements..
Farr asked if the redistribution of replacement trees would better help with the
variance. Fox said they ask the project proponent to keep trees similar to what
has been replaced, but there is not a code requirement specifying placement
locations. This soil is not very good on the east side of the property. It is up to
the developer where they are placed. Ms. Oster said the tree loss and
replacement are very important to them and they will work with city staff for
suggestions. Farr said on May 11 the project proponent did not specify species
for tree replacement and commented they still have not. He asked if the
Commission can draft a condition saying if they are replacing trees he would
like to see 75 percent of the same species replaced as the ones taken down. Fox
said they can work with the project proponent to ensure trees live one year after
planting but they can pick the trees to be replaced.
Higgins said she is uncomfortable to place conditions on variances in regards to
trees. Wuttke commented that he has confidence in the project proponent in
regards to tree replacement. Pieper concurs with Wuttke.
Farr said he would encourage redistribution of replacement trees and would like
to have City Staff give direction. Wuttke asked Farr how we could language
something to give a condition but allow City Staff discretion. Farr said the
Commission could state, “distribution of replacement trees giving the City
Forrester total discretion.”
Vice Chair Kirk said in regards to issues; we cannot do anything with the
garage. In regards to redistribution of replacement trees, the project proponent
said they are willing to work City Staff and that has been a mechanism used in
June 22, 2015
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the past. Klima said this is not a site plan review tonight. Vice Chair Kirk said
in regards to this, he does not believe modifications are necessary as the project
proponent said she is willing to work with the City Staff. Wuttke said he
concurs with Vice Chair Kirk.
Higgins said she is also sensitive to this and feels the project proponent will
work with Staff and would like to move ahead with the variance. Pieper said he
agrees with Higgins. Farr said he will support that decision also.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Higgins, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION by Wuttke, seconded by Pieper, to recommend approval of the Final
Order#2015-2 with conditions based on plans stamp dated June 3, 2015 and the
information included in the staff report dated June 22, 2015. Motion carried 50.
B.
VARIANCE #2015-03 by Central Bank
Location: 6640 Shady Oak Road
Request to:
 Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the
north elevation in the Office zoning district.
 Permit a building identification wall sign up to 112.5 square feet on the
south elevation in the Office zoning district.
Jerry Hentges presented the proposal. He said a year ago they agreed to
remove a sign on the building. Since that time the bank has been part of a
merger and they would like to extend the variance for another year.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said this
variance was approved last year. Aerotek moved ahead with their sign and
Central Bank is asking for an extension to install the signs on the north and
south elevation due to a recent merger which may result in a company name
change. Staff recommends approval. There is no material change only a change
in the time frame.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Wuttke asked Staff if the time frames can be changed on the variances as it has
on the PUD. Klima stated the recent changes in code addressed preliminary
plats. Variances are governed by another section of the city code. This request
is unique, however, staff will monitor if similar requests become more frequent.
June 22, 2015
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Wuttke asked if this will be brought up again when the merger takes place.
Klima stated if the variance is approved the sign change would be handled
through the sign permitting process.
Farr said he read an article that the merger would take place in the second
quarter of 2015 and asked why they need to request this. The project proponent
said it was purchased then but will take another year for the sign change.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Wuttke, to close the public hearing.
Motion carried 5-0.
MOTION by Higgins, seconded by Wuttke, to recommend approval of the
Final Order #2015-03 with conditions based on plans stamp dated May 2, 2015
and the information included in the staff report dated June 22, 2015. Motion
carried 5-0.
C.
SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION by Venture Pass Partners, LLC
Location: 13000 Technology Drive
Request to:
 Planned Unit Concept Review on 1.67 acres
 Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning
District Amendment within the Regional Commercial Service zoning
district on 1.67 acres
 Site Plan Review on 1.67 acres
Dave Carland, representing Venture Pass Partners, presented the proposal. He
said they are in the process of buying Santorini’s restaurant and would like to
reconstruct a building and locate tenants in this area. He stated they will have
high tech architecture and it will look nice.
Vice Chair Kirk asked Klima to review the staff report. Klima said the
applicant proposes to put 4 new tenants in this structure. The waivers are
existing conditions from prior PUD approvals.
Vice Chair Kirk opened the meeting up for public input. There was no input.
Farr asked if there will be a connection cabinet in the southeast area of the
property. Mr. Carland said Xcel will require the connection cabinet to be
outside.
Farr asked if they plan on using a pylon sign and will that be in the way of the
LRT. Klima said the site plan does include a sign; however, all signage will
need to go through the sign permitting process.
June 22, 2015
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Farr said they are proposing LED fixtures for the parking lights and asked if this
was okay with staff. Klima said what they are proposing is satisfactory to staff.
Higgins asked when they would like to start construction. The project
proponent said they would like to start in the fall of 2015.
MOTION by Farr, seconded by Pieper, to close the public hearing. Motion
carried 5-0.
MOTION by Farr, seconded by Higgins, to recommend approval of the
Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.6 acres; Planned Unit
Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District Amendment
within the Regional Commercial Service zoning district on 1.67 acres and Site
Plan Review on 1.67 acres based on plans stamp dated June 2, 2015 and the
information included in the staff report dated June 22, 2015. Motion carried 50.
VII.
PLANNERS’ REPORT
A.
DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE
Regina Dean presented a PowerPoint presentation that provided an overview of
the draft proposed ordinance. Since the February 9, 2015 Planning Commission
meeting staff has obtained additional feedback through internal TOD staff
meetings, public outreach with the Chamber of Commerce Government
Committee and conducted a series of 1 on 1 stakeholder meetings with property
representatives that could be affected by the proposed ordinance. This
presentation is for information only and no action is required by the Planning
Commission. The draft TOD ordinance will be scheduled for a Public Hearing
at the July 13, 2015 Planning Commission meeting where a formal
recommendation will be requested. It could be presented to the City Council on
August 18, 2015.
VIII. MEMBERS’ REPORT
A.
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE –LIGHT RAIL
Pieper said the next meeting will be Tuesday, June 30th.
IX.
CONTINUING BUSINESS
No continuing business.
X.
NEW BUSINESS
June 22, 2015
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Vice Chair Kirk wanted to thank Stu Fox for his 38 years of service as he is retiring.
XI.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION by Pieper, seconded by Higgins, to adjourn the Planning Commission
meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
June 2015
Eden Prairie Construction News
Falafel, Phones and Healthcare
Naf Naf Grill has been
issued a permit for a new
restaurant to be located at
13250 Technology Dr.
The fast food chain has
been billed as the
“Chipotle of Falafel” and
is moving north from the
suburbs of Chicago where
they currently have 13
locations. Naf Naf Grill is
planning on opening three
locations in Minnesota,
including Maple Grove,
downtown Minneapolis
and the Eden Prairie site.
The casual dining
restaurant specializes in
Middle Eastern foods such
as hummus, shawarma
and of course falafel
QBE of the Americas has
been issued an interior
finish permit for a site
located at 10400 Viking
Dr. QBE of the Americas
is a division of QBE
Insurance Group Limited,
one of the world’s 20
largest insurance
companies. QBE is
located in 38 countries
with over 16,000 employees
worldwide. They are ranked
714th on Forbes Global 2000
list of public companies and
in 2014 had a worldwide
gross written premium of
$163 billion.
North Memorial Healthcare
has been issued an interior
finish permit for a new clinic
in a 13,000 square foot space
located at 965 Prairie Center
Dr. North Memorial Health
Care System delivers awardwinning care to Twin Cities
metro-area communities
through a network of
experienced medical care
teams and volunteers. The
North Memorial Medical
Transportation, Home Health
and Community Outreach
Services also provide care in
greater Minnesota in support
of their goal to provide all
communities with access to
the best-quality care.
MMC (Metropolitan
Mechanical Contractors, Inc.)
is remodeling their facility
located at 7450 Flying
Cloud Dr. MMC is a fully –
integrated mechanical
contractor. Since their
humble beginnings in 1963
the company has become a
leader in designing,
building and servicing
complex mechanical
systems. MMC’s engineers
have nearly 1,400 years of
combined experience on
nearly 300,000 different
projects. MMC has been
located in Eden Prairie
since 1972.
GetWireless has received a
building permit for a new
space located at 10250
Valley View Rd. Since
2001, GetWireless has been
providing B2B product
solutions offering landline
functionality via cellular
networks. Their mission is
to be the unmatched experts
on the premium products
that they carry, develop
custom solutions for any
industry application, and to
support their partners long
before and after the sale.
SUMMARY TOTALS OF BUILDING ACTIVITIES
FOR THE MONTH OF June
Permit Quantities
Permit Fees
Permit Valuations
2015 Month
628
$218,900
$11,057,385
Year to Date
3,067
$1,230,176
$60,497,288
2014 Month
815
$445,662
$32,227,645
Year to Date
3,550
$1,736,l86
$101,588,500
Building Inspections
Fire Inspections
Total
2015 Month
948
242
1190
Year to Date
4532
1364
5896
2014 Month
966
52
1,108
Year to Date
4,691
589
5,280
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover
Summary
Permit Quantities
Permit Fees
Permit Values
Multiple New Buildings By Category
Fire Permits, Fees, & Valuations By Category
e-Permits By Category
Page
1
2
3
4
5
6
6
7
Page 2
PERMIT QUANTITIES
New
2015 Month Year to Date
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
4
0
0
0
0
0
34
26
1
39
0
0
0
1
0
193
159
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
23
30
1
35
1
0
0
2
0
129
144
2
65
393
56
313
238
14
15
8
0
2
148
92
46
985
61
81
78
2
9
586
555
317
382
28
15
11
1
2
167
119
34
1,402
112
63
64
3
3
680
587
323
563
2,674
759
3,237
628
3,067
815
3,550
Total
Addition/Remodel
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
Total
Total Quantities
Page 3
PERMIT FEES
New
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
$17,824
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,561
$2,366
$353
$196,356
$0
$0
$0
$10,464
$0
$21,963
$18,397
$352
$6,097
$178,063
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,760
$4,721
$1,504
$189,971
$178,063
$0
$0
$6,914
$0
$181,549
$75,698
$1,661
$24,104
$247,532
$194,145
$633,856
$72,977
$4,731
$47,641
$17,802
$0
$11,618
$23,197
$8,732
$8,188
$323,200
$38,243
$148,528
$146,194
$1,162
$23,290
$151,612
$82,966
$67,449
$118,187
$22,280
$27,717
$38,367
$0
$1,326
$30,327
$8,797
$4,516
$447,199
$62,669
$126,606
$201,897
$1,955
$3,197
$137,648
$44,307
$77500
$194,886
$982,644
$251,517
$1,103,008
Total
Addition/Remodel
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
Total
Total Fees
$218,990 $1,230,176
$445,662
$1,736,864
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PERMIT VALUATIONS
New
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
$1,107,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$103,553
$72,849
$7,668
$380,000
$19,500,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$129,549
$172,021
$49,500
Total
$12,364,000
$0
$0
$0
$750,000
$0
$668,029
$602,165
$7,668
$1,290,710 $14,391,862
$11,546,575
$19,500,000
$0
$0
$365,000
$0
$12,470,968
$3,480,404
$50,600
$20,231,070 $47,413,547
Addition/Remodel
Building
Single Family
Multiple Family
Commercial
Industrial/Office
Private
Public
Mechanical
Plumbing
Fire
Total
Total Values
$2,406,428
$196,800
$3,139,248
$847,250
$0
$1,725,000
$1,043,179
$305,646
$103,124
$11,580,600
$1,928,450
$9,662,994
$8,292,315
$29,000
$2,504,900
$8,240,926
$3,302,235
$564,006
$9,766,675 $46,105,426
$4,381,882
$1,562,382
$1,679,100
$2,536,925
$0
$107,050
$1,448,952
$255,184
$25,100
$11,996,575
$17,058,329
$3,624,466
$8,392,419
$15,652,312
$60,000
$178,050
$6,913,842
$1,345,714
$949,821
$54,174,953
$11,057,385 $60,497,288 $32,227,645 $101,588,500
Page 5
NEW MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS
2015 Month
Building/Units
Duplex
0
Apartments
0
Townhomes
0
Condominiums 0
Year to Date
Building/Units
0
0
0
0
2014Month
Building/Units
0
0
0
0
Year to Date
Building/Units
0
0
0
0
FIRE PERMITS
Quantities
Fire Suppression
Fire
Hood/Duct
Totals
Fees
Fire Suppression
Fire
Hood/Duct
Totals
Values
Fire Suppression
Fire
Hood/Duct
Totals
2015 Month
23
4
19
Year to Date
127
77
114
2014Month
10
1
24
Year to Date
118
76
131
46
318
35
325
2015 Month
$5,183
$630
$2,375
Year to Date
$24,751
$28,800
$14,250
2014 Month
$2,988
$32
$3,000
Year to Date
$32,509
$30,277
$16,375
$8,188
$67,801
$6,020
$79,161
2015 Month
$103,124
$0
$0
Year to Date
$571,674
$0
$0
2014 Month
$74,600
$0
$0
Year to Date
$1,000,421
$0
$0
$103,124
$571,674
$74,600
$1,000,421
Page 6
ON-LINE (e) PERMITS
Quantities
Building
Fire
Mechanical
Plumbing
Totals
Fees
Building
Fire
Mechanical
Plumbing
Totals
Values
Building
Fire
Mechanical
Plumbing
Totals
2015 Month
96
15
126
57
Year to Date
424
95
526
380
2014 Month
217
14
133
77
Year to Date
806
72
519
378
294
1,425
441
1,775
2015 Month
$26,157
$1,875
$14,413
$3,417
Year to Date
$122,996
$11,844
$55,657
$25,493
2014 Month
$65,187
$1,750
$15,208
$6,840
Year to Date
$245,742
$9,032
$59,667
$28,296
$45,862
$215,990
$88,985
$342,467
2015 Month
$1,032,971
$0
$551,747
$93,294
Year to Date
$4,922,553
$7,600
$2,084,542
$7,749,173
2014 Month
$2,606,545
$0
$589,644
$216,610
Year to Date
$9,951,518
$980
$2,269,827
$848,486
$1,678,012 $14,763,868
$3,412,799 $13,070,811
Permits Issued In June With A Value Of $100,000 or Greater
Site
Address
Work Type
Job Value
SW Metro Bus Garage
Naf Naf Grill
North Memorial Clinic
EP Center
MMC Corp
Get Wireless
Optum
QBE’s of America
KMSP TV
JMS
Heiland
DR Horton
DR Horton
14405 62nd St. W.
13250 Technology Dr.
965 Prairie Center Dr.
1248 Eden Prairie Center
7450 Flying Cloud Dr
10250 Valley View Rd.
11000 Optum Circle
10400 Viking Dr.
970 Prairie Center Dr.
8500 Ellet Cir
9340 Homeward Hills Rd.
9768 Emerson Ct.
9736 Emerson Ct.
Remodel
Interior Finish
Interior Finish
Interior Finish
Remodel
Interior Finish
Remodel
Interior Finish
Remodel
New SFD
New SFD
New SFD
New SFD
$887,224
$329,000
$1,290,000
$148,000
$127,000
$225,000
$201,000
$120,000
$200,000
$188,000
$296,000
$296,000
$327,000
Page 7
PROJECT PROFILE – JULY 27, 2015
PLANNING COMMISSION – JULY 27, 2015
1. VARIANCE # 2015-06 by Eden Prairie Development LLC. (STEVE)
Proposal for a free-standing sign setback less than code requires
Location:
14301 Martin Drive
Contact:
Bob Ready, 612-419-1732
Request to:
 To permit a free-standing sign 0’ from the property line of a public right of way. City
Code requires a 10’ setback in the Multiple Family Residential Zoning District.
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC
review
Planning Commission
06/19/15
10-17-15
06/25/15
Notice to Paper Date
Resident Notice Date
Meeting Date
City Council
07-08-15
07-08-15
07-27-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2. VARIANCE # 2015-07 by Fountain Chiropractic, LLC. (TANIA)
Proposal to permit the transfer of a wall sign from the rear of the building to the front of the
building.
Location:
6409 City West Parkway
Contact:
Craig Buske, 612-562-9410
Request to:
 To permit a tenant to have a wall sign in a location that is not on the exterior wall space
that the tenant occupies. City Code requires wall signs on a multi-tenant building in the
Commercial zoning districts to be placed on the exterior wall space that the tenant
occupies.
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC
review
Planning Commission
06/19/15
06/19/15
10/19/15
N/A
Meeting Date
1
City Council
7-08-15
7-08-15
7-27-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
3. VARIANCE # 2015-08 by Patrick & Merritt Steidl. (TANIA)
Proposal to permit a variance for a deck to encroach within the required 20 foot rear yard
setback.
Location:
7381 Moonlight Lane
Contact:
Patrick Steidl, 608-698-2998
Request to:
 Permit a deck to be set back 10 feet from the rear property line City Code requires a 20
foot rear yard setback.
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC
review
Planning Commission
06/26/15
06/26/15
Meeting Date
City Council
7-08-15
7-08-15
7-27-15
07/02/15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
4. WAND CORPORATION (2015-13) by Wand Corporation (TANIA)
Proposal for 100% Office use within a I-2 Zoning District
Location:
7575 Corporate Way
Contact:
David Perrill, 1-800-786-9263
Request for:


Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 2.88 acres
Zoning District Amendment within the I-2 Industrial Park Zone on 2.88 acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
07/07/15
07/07/15
11/04/15
07/09/15
City Council
Meeting Date
7-8-15
7-8-15
7-27-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
5. DRAFT TOD ORDINANCE (REGINA) Continued Item
Public hearing to adopt the draft TOD ordinance.
Contact:
Regina Dean, 952-949-8490
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Meeting Date
2
City Council
6-24-15
N/A
7-13-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
PLANNING COMMISSION – AUGUST 10, 2015
1. SIGN CODE AMENDMENT (REGINA)
City Code Chapter 11, Section 11.70 relating to Sign Permits including adding or amending
requirements for entry monument signs, free standing signs and wall signs.
Contact:
Regina Dean, 952-949-8490
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Meeting Date
City Council
7-10-15
N/A
8-10-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
2. TOWNPLACE SUITES (2015-09) by Alliant Engineering. (JULIE)
Proposal for a 300 square foot addition to the existing Townplace Suites
Location: 11588 Leona Road
Contact: Mark Kronbeck, 612-767-9338
Request for:
 PUD Concept Review on 1.87 acres
 Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers on 1.87 acres
 Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on
1.87 acres
 Site Plan Review on 1.87 acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
06/05/15
Meeting Date
06/11/15
City Council
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
3. VARIANCE # 2015-09 by PGJ Properties, LLC and MJJ Properties LLC. (JULIE)
Proposal to reduce a minimum 25 foot landscape buffer zone.
Location:
6401 City West Parkway
Contact:
PGJ Properties, LLC and MJJ Properties, LLC
Request to:
 Reduce a minimum 25 foot landscape buffer zone located along the western border of the
subject property as required by that certain Developer’s Agreement dated July 2, 1985.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION – AUGUST 11, 2015
HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION – AUGUST 17, 2015
3
CITY COUNCIL HPC AWARD PRESENTATION – AUGUST 18, 2015
1. 1ST ANNUAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION AWARD PRESENTATION (LORI)
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING – AUGUST 18, 2015
1. COMFORT INN EDEN PRAIRIE (2015-07) by Michael Monn Architects
(STEVE/JULIE)
Proposal for exterior façade remodel
Location:
7740 Flying Cloud Drive
Contact:
Mike Monn, 612-247-5406
Request for:

Site Plan Review on 3.20 acres
Application Info
Planning Commission
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
06/05/15
06-05-15
10-02-15
06/11/15
Notice to Paper
Date
Resident Notice
Date
Meeting Date
City Council
06-24-15
06-24-15
07-13-15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT – AUGUST 18, 2015
1. File#2015-06L Lease by Verizon (c/o – Mandy Brady - Jacobs) – Contact Mandy Brady Office#
651-225-0784, mobile# 612-366-8944
(Approved 00-00-15) Review time ?? Days. Incomplete as of 03-09-15
Location: 6341 Baker Road, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Request: Re-establishment of Lease. Property zoned C-Comm. Planner: (STEVE/TANIA)
Application Info (2015-06L)
Date Submitted
Date Complete
90 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Complete Letter
Due
03-19-15
00-00-15
06-07-15
00-00-15
03-27-15
Meeting Date
4
N/A
N/A
N.A
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
N/A
08-18-15
N/A
2. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAZA (SALON CONCEPTS) (2015-03) by SCEPRE, LLC. (TANIA)
Proposal for adding 58 additional parking spaces
Location:
8040 Glen Lane
Contact:
Brent Van Lieu, 513-200-4261
Request for:

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Planned Unit Development District Review on 3.03 acres
Zoning District Review on 3.03 acres
Application Info
Planning Commission
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
01/16/15
03/02/15
08/29/15
01/22/15
City Council
Meeting Date
4/9/15
4/11/15
4/27/15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
4/30/15
5/1/15
5/19/15
3. AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (JULIE)
Public hearing to amend the development agreement for Liberty Plaza.
Contact:
Julie Klima, 952-949-8498
Application Info
Planning Commission
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Meeting Date
City Council
N/A
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
4. SHOPS AT SOUTHWEST STATION (2015-06) by Venture Pass Partners, LLC. (REGINA)
Proposal for the redevelopment of the existing Santorini’s restaurant site into an 11,138 sf multitenant retail center
Location:
13000 Technology Drive
Contact:
Randy Rauwerdink 612-801-4313
Request for:



Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 1.67 acres
Planned Unit Development District Review with waivers and Zoning District
Amendment within the Commercial Regional Service zoning district on 1.67
acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
05/08/15
05/08/15
09/04/15
Meeting Date
5
City Council
6/4/15
6/5/15
6/22/15
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
7-14-15
IN BUT NOT SCHEDULED
1. CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Public hearing to amend City Code Chapter 12, relating to the regulation of subdivisions of property.
Contact:
Julie Klima, 952-949-8489
Application Info
Planning Commission
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Meeting Date
City Council
N/A
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
2. WOODSPRING SUITES SIGNATURE (2015-08) by Titleist Lodging Group, LLC
(REGINA)
Proposal for the construction of a 4-story extended stay hotel
Location:
7544 Market Place Drive
Contact:
Quentin Ellis, 316-260-9088
Request for:



Zoning District Change from Office to Commercial Hwy on 1.66 acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
06/05/15
06/05/15
Meeting Date
6
City Council
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
3. EDEN PRAIRIE RETAIL (2015-10) by EP Equities, LLC (JULIE)
Proposal for expansion of existing building for single story retail use
Location:
590 Prairie Center Drive
Contact:
Hector Vinas, 954-499-8663 x231
Request for:




Planned Unit Development Concept Review on 0.8 acres
Zoning District Amendment within the Commercial-Regional-Services District on
0.8 acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
06/19/15
Meeting Date
06/25/15
City Council
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
4. ATTACHMENT/DETACHMENT PID: 36-117-22-33-0015 (2015-11) by Told
Development Company (JULIE)
Proposal to detach PID from City of Minnetonka and attach PID to City of Eden Prairie
Location:
590 Prairie Center Drive
Contact:
Trent Mayberry, 952-278-0112
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
06/26/15
Meeting Date
07/02/15
7
City Council
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
5. EDEN PRAIRIE CENTER (2015-12) by Eden Prairie Center (JULIE)
Proposal for landscaping and stormwater improvements
Location:
8251 Flying Cloud Drive
Contact:
Nancy Litwin, 952-525-2152
Request for:

Planned Unit Development District Review on 35.32 acres
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
07/02/15
City Council
Meeting Date
APPROVED VARIANCES
8
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS
1. File#2014-18TM by Verizon (c/o – Justin Holt – Jacob,) – Contact – Justin Holt
952.831.1043 x3102 office, 773.454.9428 mobile
(Approved 00-00-14) Review time? Days
Request: Small Cell Site (Pilot Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment
on Utility poles, traffic lights etc. in right of way.) – Incomplete as of 00-00-14
Location: Right of Way – Pioneer Trail between Homeward Hills Road and Hwy #169
Application Info (2014-19TM)
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
00-00-14
00-00-14
00-00-15
Planning Commission
Meeting Date
City Council
N/A
N/A
N.A
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2. FILE #2014-20TM by Verizon
Location:
8080 Mitchell Road
Contact:
Justin Holt, 952-831-1043 x3120 office, 763-454-9428 mobile (STEVE)
(Approved 00-00-14) Review time? Days
Request: Small Cell Site (Project Installation of smaller antennas and associated equipment on City
Center Roof to improve Public Safety Communications) – Incomplete as of 10-07-14
Application Info
Date Submitted
Date Complete
120 Day Deadline
Initial DRC review
Planning Commission
10-07-14
00-00-14
00-00-15
00-00-14
Meeting Date
9
City Council
N/A
N/A
NA/
1st Meeting Date
2nd Meeting Date
NA/
N/A
07-14-15
N/A
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Mon, July 27
Planning Commission
7:00 p.m., Council Chambers
Mon, Aug 3
Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Commission
Tues, Aug 4
Night to Unite
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Mon, Aug 10
Planning Commission
Tues, Aug 11
Conservation Commission
7:00 p.m., Prairie Room
Mon, Aug 17
Heritage Preservation Commission
7:00 p.m., Prairie Room
Council Workshop
5:00 p.m., Heritage Rooms
City Council Meeting
Planning Commission
Tues, Aug 18
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